Re: Is the use of VARCHAR(256) as Primary Keys preferred in Oracle?

From: Galen Boyer <galenboyer_at_hotpop.com>
Date: 24 Nov 2002 20:57:13 -0600
Message-ID: <uznrymka9.fsf@standardandpoors.com>

On 25 Nov 2002, ctcgag_at_hotmail.com wrote:
> "Niall Litchfield" <niall.litchfield_at_dial.pipex.com> wrote:

>> > As a side note, SSN's are intended to be unique but are not
>> > for a variety of reasons.  
>>
>> A marvellous example of the problems of 'natural keys'.

>
> How so?

Did you read the thread?

-- 
Galen Boyer

Received on Sun Nov 24 2002 - 20:57:13 CST

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