RE: Database in depth, by C.J. Date

Actually as I understand it Einstein was not all that great at math either, but he had the ability to conceptualize things that no one else could. I believe you can be a pretty good DBA and not really be great at math.

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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Chris Stephens Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 9:49 AM
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Subject: Re: Database in depth, by C.J. Date

well, i'm on the last 2 chapters of 'database in depth.' ...to be honest, i struggled through it. not because it was all that difficult to follow. i am very glad that I read it as it really got me to think about databases in a different light and there was a lot of good information that i hope to not forget. ...but in between that stuff there was a lot of dryness that lulled me to sleep and, consequently, i'm sure i didn't fully absorb. i for one am glad there wasn't a lot more math. not everyone sees magic in numbers.

....i realize in some peoples eyes that may qualify me as not being a 'real' database professional but...well...oh well. i'm comfortable with my progress. :)

i would still highly recommend the book though.

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