Re: Learn Oracle?

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On Mon, 27 May 2002 06:30:13 +1000, "Howard J. Rogers" <dba_at_hjrdba.com> wrote:

>Any reasonably capable PC, with 300MHz or faster processor and stacks upon
>stacks of RAM.
>
>I just downloaded Oracle 9i release 2, all 1.6Gb (or so) of it, and on a 56K
>dialup modem, with GetRight download software to cope when the line got
>dropped. It was painful. I wouldn't recommend it. It took about 4 days, 24
>hours a day.
>
>No, they are fully working versions. The only restriction is the licence:
>thou shalt not use them to develop commercial software which earns you a
>packet, without sharing some of it back with Oracle first.
>
>What entry barriers? Get a decent operating system: that's not a barrier,
>that's something you should have done a couple of years ago (Windows 2000
>has been out a while now). Downloads a problem? OK, ditch the download idea:
>for $77AUS (I have no idea what it is in your local currency) you can get
>Oracle to ship you the entire set of CDs.
>
>Honestly: if you're going to give up at these 'barriers', it's probably best
>that you *don't* try and learn Oracle. You need a bit more gumption than
>that.
>
>Maybe you should become a consultant instead?

Barriers was NOT a good word to use, it should have been hurdles. Basically I just have to buy a new PC with WinXP or Win2k. I only stated the 1.2 Ghz because most of the new machines being marketed now are 1 Ghz or more. I did price one out a while back with 512K memory.

As far as giving up, I don't think so. IIRC all the documentation is on-line so the faster connection would be nice for these circumstances, but not necessary. I do appreciate the comments though, exept the last one.

Regards,

Greg

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