Re: Okay where do I start?

Paul Schmidt wrote:

> On Tue, 19 Jun 2001 15:22:40 -0700, "Daniel A. Morgan"
> <Daniel.Morgan_at_attws.com> wrote:
>
> ><answers interspersed below>
> >
> >Paul Schmidt wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Dear NG:
> >>
> >> One of my clients decided he wants to use Oracle, since I am not an
> >> Oracle expert, I have some questions.
> >>
> >> 1) My server runs Redhat 6.1 (Cartman), yeah I know that's old, so is
> >> the machine it runs on. My client runs NetWare 4.11 so can I
> >> reasonably expect that an application developed (using the Windows
> >> Client) using a Linux server, will run on a NetWare server, without
> >> causing problems.
> >
> >Yes. But as you are not an "Oracle expert" I seriously question whether
> >you will be able to deliver something without getting a mentor.
>
> I am responsible for the application, and tables, I am not about to
> become an instant Oracle expert. I will though keep this in mind,
> that Oracle needs a lot more care then some of it's competitors, the
> relationship I have with the client is such that they can hire their
> own Oracle expert.
>
> >> 2) I live in Canada,.does anyone know where I can get a CD copy of
> >> the downloadable version, without downloading it, don't recommend the
> >> Oracle Store, it doesn't work from outside the US, and I don't have a
> >> T1 available to download it.
> >
> >Phone Oracle or buy one of the books that has a copy included in the
> >jacket. Or go to eBay and get one there.
>
> Can you recommend such a book? I phoned Oracle, the guy said the only
> option was to download it, you would think a company as big as Oracle
> could punch a demo CD, and then send some of those to offices in far
> flung places like Canada, but they don't, even though almost all
> ofther vendors do.
>
> Paul

You talked to an idiot. On Oracle's web site you can download the database and other products for free. You can also purchase a pack of CDs for evauation for about $40.00. I don't have a specific book name here but I know I have seen them at the local bookstore while evaluating books for my students.

Daniel A. Morgan Received on Wed Jun 20 2001 - 11:48:29 CDT