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Subject: Re: Install question - Oracle 8i on Solaris 8
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Jack wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I'm trying to install Oracle8i on Solaris 8, but the box only has 64 megs of
> RAM.  After selecting the type of install that I want to use (Standard,
> Minimum, or Custom), I receive a dialog box that tells me I don't have the
> required 128 megs of RAM.  Install will not continue past this point until I
> install more RAM.
> 
> Question:  Is there a way that I can force it to install with only the 64
> megs of RAM?  I don't care how slow it is; I just want to get it installed.

You could install it on another Solaris8 box and then copy the code tree
over to yours.  You'll probably want to relink - don't think that'll be
an issue with the memory though.

Regards,
Sean