RE: BEWARE 9.2.0.5 64-BIT SOLARIS 2.9

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Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2004 15:32:09 -0400
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Dennis,

Not only patches are released to cheer you up, sometimes they are released to shut you up as well ... Especially if you have been complaining long enough ...

Not all patches are cumulative (don't trust Oracle on that one), a bug identified in 9202 was claimed to be fixed in 9203, but it is still broken in 9204. Duh !! Either they re-assigned the developer or they don't like each other.

My opinion only
Raj

Rajendra dot Jamadagni at nospamespn dot com All Views expressed in this email are strictly personal. select standard_disclaimer from company_requirements; QOTD: Any clod can have facts, having an opinion is an art !

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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of DENNIS WILLIAMS Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 2:10 PM
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Subject: RE: BEWARE 9.2.0.5 64-BIT SOLARIS 2.9

Paula

My experience, having worked for software vendors, is that you are correct. Patchsets generally get a "modest" amount of regression testing, at best. Just to cheer you up, individual patches may receive practically no regression testing.

Dennis Williams
DBA
Lifetouch, Inc.
dwilliams_at_lifetouch.com

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