Re: Installing Oracle 8i for Linux

"<toor>" <debianuser19082_at_yahoo.com> writes:

> I am trying to install Oracle 8i for Linux, and I am having problems. I have
> set up the users and groups fine, but running the installation program is
> giving me problems.
>
> when I try to install it, I get this error.
>
> oracle_at_linux:/cdrom > ./runInstaller
> bash: ./runInstaller: Permission denied
>
> Thanks

You need to step down a bit:

cd /cdrom/install/linux
./runInstaller

Also, be warned that Oracle is *very* picky about what kernel and C library you have installed. You'd best visit Technet at oracle.com (click on the 'Discussions' link) for better help.

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