Re: What's with the Oracle for inux?

2000-10-21 Thread Stan Kaufman
Joe Bouchard wrote: > > I saw a boxed package at Staples (office supply store) with CDs and I > think it had a book. It was about $90. If you are impatient and can > afford the price, that may be the way to go. I don't remember the > details but I really don't think it was a crippled version.

Re: What's with the Oracle for inux?

2000-10-21 Thread Joe Bouchard
On Tue, Oct 17, 2000 at 06:59:05AM -0500, Jason Holland wrote: > Jonathan, > I don't know what version that magazine had, but if you got to > http://technet.oracle.com, and register, you can download, or order a free > version of Oracle 8i (8.1.6) for linux, either enterprise or standard > editio

RE: What's with the Oracle for inux?

2000-10-17 Thread Jason Holland
The download size is i think 300 megs?? I would order the cd though. It comes in a few weeks, and its a full working, unlimited version. I can't remember anything about the license though, that is probably where they get you. Jason > > Hi, > > Very. But for us poor miserable slobs here in 56k

Re: What's with the Oracle for inux?

2000-10-17 Thread Jonathan Gift
Hi, Very. But for us poor miserable slobs here in 56k land, what's the dl size? No limitations on use, ie 60 days? Thanks. > I don't know what version that magazine had, but if you got to > http://technet.oracle.com, and register, you can download, or order a free > version of Oracle 8i (8.1.6

RE: What's with the Oracle for inux?

2000-10-17 Thread Jason Holland
Jonathan, I don't know what version that magazine had, but if you got to http://technet.oracle.com, and register, you can download, or order a free version of Oracle 8i (8.1.6) for linux, either enterprise or standard edition. its a pretty sweet deal! kudos to oracle! Jason > > Hi, > > I've s

What's with the Oracle for inux?

2000-10-17 Thread Jonathan Gift
Hi, I've seen Oracle 8i on a CD ROM in a Magazine and was wondering if this was a Linux version of the Lite or Personal edition? I looked on their web site and found no mention of Linux for eiether and don't see them giving away the Standard. Anyone know what version and/or limitations it has? T