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Wild. You would think a business that makes and sells software would keep
better track of it. Sounds kind of sloppy.
So I guess I got lucky.
David
>From: Mogens Nørgaard <mln_at_miracleas.dk>
>Reply-To: ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
>Subject: Re: How long to hold onto old Oracle CDs?
>Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:48:50 -0800
>
>On the local level (eg Denmark) they might have a CD or they might not.
>There won't be a centralised, systematic archiving effort. Frankly, when I
>was in Support, I would sometimes contact a customer that I knew had a
>certain (old) version and have them ship a copy or lend it to me, so that I
>could help another customer.
>
>I'm not sure there's a central archive at HQ either. I've never heard about
>it, which doesn't say much, but I know for a fact about certain versions on
>certain platforms that couldn't even be located in Development during their
>supported cycle - but that's the odd exception, of course. I'd be very
>surprised if Oracle has a registered copy of version 5 in an archive,
>although there might still be some sensitive and confidential installations
>around with that version running.
>
>Mogens
>
>david davis wrote:
>
>>I cut an iTAR on Metalink back last Oct. It would have been simpler. If
>>someone had maintained our support agreement. But while that was being
>>resolved. The sent me the CD. I got the CD in a couple of days.
>>
>>I was informed by someone at IBM that Oracle could burn new CD's. If you
>>truly have a need for the CD. Such as lost/broken. Put pressure on them
>>via your account rep.
>>
>>I hardly think it is likely for a vendor to say they don't have the code.
>>If we have people on the list with software dating back to Oracle 4, I
>>doubt Oracle is purging its archives of the software. It would be
>>irrational. It is more likely they are just being difficult. Doing nothing
>>is always the easiest route for the vendor.
>>
>>>From: "Adams, Matthew (GECP, MABG, 088130)" <MATT.ADAMS_at_APPL.GE.COM>
>>>Reply-To: ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com
>>>To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
>>>Subject: RE: How long to hold onto old Oracle CDs?
>>>Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 09:24:11 -0800
>>>
>>>Two months ago, I tried to order older non-supported
>>>CDs (7.3, 8.0.5, 8.0.6) and they told me
>>>they could not ship them.
>>>
>>>How did you order them?
>>>
>>>----
>>>Matt Adams - GE Appliances - matt.adams_at_appl.ge.com
>>>We have enough youth.
>>>How about a fountain of intelligence?
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:39 AM
>>>To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
>>>
>>>
>>>Actually the CD's are available. You just have to request them from
>>>Oracle.
>>>Of course, this does depend upon having a support contract.
>>>
>>>Ordered a replacement CD a couple of months ago for 7.3.4 (HP/UX) due to
>>>cracked media.
>>>
>>>
>>> >From: "Jesse, Rich" <Rich.Jesse_at_qtiworld.com>
>>> >Reply-To: ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com
>>> >To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com>
>>> >Subject: How long to hold onto old Oracle CDs?
>>> >Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 06:58:58 -0800
>>> >
>>> >Hey all,
>>> >
>>> >Can anyone think of a reason to hold on to Oracle 7.3.3 HP/UX CDs?
>>>We've
>>> >been at 8.1.7 for 18 months now. I can't think of a good reason, other
>>> >than
>>> >the software isn't available anymore.
>>> >
>>> >Anybody want some old CDs? :)
>>> >
>>> >Rich
>>> >
>>> >Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator
>>> >rich.jesse_at_qtiworld.com Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI
>>>USA
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