Good question. I just tried it and it retuns 782 instantly - which is correct.
So what is the problem with the star (*) ???
..tom
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Sawmiller [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 10:40 AM
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> Subject: Re: Weird link problem
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> What happens if you do select count(name) from tab1.table?
>
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/18/01 09:55AM >>>
> AIX 4.3
> RDBMS 8.1.6.2
>
> When I select through a database link I have having a strange problem. If I
> select a field or fields it works. If I select a count it hangs. Any ideas?
>
> select count(*) from tab1.table; **hangs**
>
> select name, address from tab1.table; **works fine**
>
> Help!!!
>
> ..tom
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