Re: Oracle version question: 8.0 vs 8i ???

A copy of this was sent to "Dr. Z-Open" <foobar_at_document.com> (if that email address didn't require changing) On Mon, 15 Nov 1999 13:59:44 -0500, you wrote:

>
>Hello Folks,
>
>Clearly if I'm posting this query I am not an Oracle guy <newbie alert!>
>
>Be that as it may, can someone spell-out the "Oracle 8" major version(s)?..
>is there an "8.0" *and* an "8i", or are these one in the same? Furthermore,
>can someone please note what is the latest minor (patch) release version
>of "8*"?
>
>Thanks very much!

There are:

Oracle7, release 7.3
Oracle8, release 8.0
Oracle8i, release 8.1

Really, there are three versions to be concerned about -- the names are just names -- they are all the same thing "the database".

Oracle8i is currently shipping with version 8.1.5.0. there is a patchset that is either coming or has arrived on various platforms to make this become 8.1.5.1.

Oracle8i "release 2" has been announced. This is really version 8.1.6. http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/991115/ca_oracle__8.html

Oracle8 is shipping 8.0.6.0 as well. This is Oracle8, release 8.0.

Too view the differences between these releases, you might want to goto http://technet.oracle.com/ and under the Oracle8i server documentation there is a guide "Getting to know Oracle8i", it spells out the differences between the versions...

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Thomas Kyte                   tkyte_at_us.oracle.com
Oracle Service Industries     Reston, VA   USA

Opinions are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of Oracle Corporation Received on Mon Nov 15 1999 - 13:27:32 CST