Well, I think part of the problem is a perception (how valid it is I don't think I'm in a position to say, but the perception certainly exists) that allowing access to the code too early simply provides ammunition for competitors to be far more prepared than we'd like them to be. :)
And no apologies needed. Particularly from someone that's bigger than me! :) Pete "Controlling developers is like herding cats." Kevin Loney, Oracle DBA Handbook "Oh no, it's not. It's much harder than that!" Bruce Pihlamae, long-term Oracle DBA -----Original Message----- Mladen Gogala Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 11:29 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L On 2003.12.08 17:24, Pete Sharman wrote: > Well, you could have joined the beta program if you were THAT > interested, Mladen! I missed the opportunity because I was amid changing jobs. I tried to lay my hands on the software several times since then, to no avail. > > Ducks and runs. :) No need, Pete. I've always appreciated your advice and expertize. Your posts have been very useful to me on more then one occasion. I am the one to apologize for blowing off some steam, but I must confess, that I don't understand such secrecy, especially not after it has already been announced. -- Mladen Gogala Oracle DBA -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Mladen Gogala INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.net -- Author: Pete Sharman INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).