We've had problems with BO (hmmm...) against our 8.1.7.2.0 DBs. Sometimes, when the user cancels a particularly bad BO report, the server process on the DB loops infinitely.
Also, from a design aspect, it seems that it's difficult to join tables in multiple ways for multiple reports. Not being a BO kind of guy, I can't say first-hand, though. My $.02, Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA > -----Original Message----- > From: Jay Wade [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 5:50 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > Subject: Re:RE: Alternative to Crystal Reports > > > Business Objects is good although the learning curve is pretty big. > Although it is like anything and you have to watch the SQL > statements that > are used. We had a client bring there production system to > its knees with a > few poorly designed reports. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jesse, Rich 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).