Re: Oracle 8I vs. Oracle 9i

andrewst_at_onetel.net.uk (Tony) wrote in message news:<c0e3f26e.0303170208.1758ef48_at_posting.google.com>...
> amanda94621_at_yahoo.com (amanda) wrote in message news:<bbea23b7.0303162050.1611262b_at_posting.google.com>...
> > Is there a major differnce between version 8i and 9i?
> >
> > When I took "Introduction to Oracle", not a required course but to
> > complement "Databse Design" course, a required course where professor
> > didn't teach anything, it was with 8i.
> >
> > I have been budy finsihign school and now I want to pick up my PL/SQL
> > programming and learn more. Can I use the same book I have on 8i or
> > should I get a book for 9i.
> >
> > I am thinking that it doesn't make sense for me to keep buying books
> > (unless I landed a job and need to use 9i) while the job market is so
> > tight.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> The PL/SQL differences are described in the Oracle PL/SQL Reference
> manual here:
>
> http://otn.oracle.com/docs/products/oracle9i/doc_library/release2/appdev.920/a96624/whatsnew.htm#967650
>
> In the same area you can find all other Oracle documentation with
> sections describing what's new in 9i.

Thanks a lot.

I there a similar link for 8i that desribe PL/SQL the same way so that I can see what's in 8i and determine? Received on Mon Mar 17 2003 - 21:52:31 CET