That should be patch if you got it off Oracle site. The base release is Oracle 8.1.7.0.0. Release 3 is the approved patch which brings you to 8.1.7.3.0. If you want further info search Oracle Metalink.
good luck. -----Original Message----- Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 12:30 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L HI ALL, I WAS LOOKING FOR 817 & PATCH3 FOR 817 BUT THE ONLY THING WHICH I FOUND WAS 817 RELEASE3 IS THIS MEAN 8.1.7 PATCH3 OR NOT? I HAVE HEARED FOR UPGRADING FROM 8.1.6 FIRST INSTALL 8.1.7 THEN UPGRADE IT TO PATCH3 BUT I DON'T KNOW WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD PATCH3. THANKS Hamid Alavi Office 818 737-0526 Cell 818 402-1987 The information contained in this message and any attachments is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error, you are prohibited from copying, distributing, or using the information. Please contact the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the original message from your system. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Hamid Alavi INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: James A INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).