the conversation on this group suggest that 8.1.6 is stable, whereas 8.1.7
is still in need of a few patches. So unless you desperately need the extra
8.1.7 functionality I'd go with 8.1.6
--
Niall Litchfield
Oracle DBA
Audit Commission UK
"Shaul Ben-Yossef" <sbenyo_at_attglobal.net> wrote in message
news:3aa9711c_3_at_news3.prserv.net...
> Hi all,
>
> I want to upgrade my 8.0.5 database to 8i on NT, and I have to decide to
> which 8i version to upgrade to.
>
> My choice is between 8.1.6 release 2 and 8.1.7.
> I've tested the 8.1.6 for some time found it to be a good and stable
> version.
> I also know that this version has been used for quite a time in big
projects
> a fact that assures my tests.
>
> As for version 8.1.7, I don't know of projects using this version, and I
> don't have enough time to test it as I did to the 8.1.6.
>
> Also I don't know if this version has been used for enough time to prove
it
> is a stable version.
>
> On the other hand the 8.1.7 has some bug fixed and new features that will
> not be applied to the 8.1.6 version.
>
> I will appreciate any experience advice / recommedations or tips for
> choosing between either of these version for NT.
>
> Thanks,
> Shaul
>
>
>
>
Received on Mon Mar 12 2001 - 03:36:52 CST
