Re: new DirectX Oracle online monitor

From: Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:32:25 -0800
Message-ID: <1080178321.186741@yasure>

Joel Garry wrote:

> Daniel Morgan <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> wrote in message news:<1080113855.479151_at_yasure>...
>

>>Joel Garry wrote:
>>
>>
>>>lauferb_at_adit-tec.com (Boaz Laufer) wrote in message news:<1bacd337.0403220958.799a765f_at_posting.google.com>...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Hello DBA's,
>>>>I'd like to invite you to my site to try my new DirectX based oracle online monitor.
>>>>The name is 'SGAgent'.
>>>>
>>>>http://boazl.com
>>>>
>>>>Regards,
>>>>Boaz.
>>>
>>>
>>>Why would you want to compress extents?  Why would you want to use
>>>something based on Direct X?  What does this have that OEM doesn't? 
>>>What is SGAgnet [sic]?
>>>
>>>jg
>>>--
>>>@home.com is bogus.
>>>http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-5175988.html
>>
>>Why encourage a spammer?

>
>
> Well, I think my post could either be taken as a legitimate curiosity
> on my part or a slight slam. Don't think it could really be taken as
> encouragement, unless you think lack of complete flame is
> encouragement. Which is a legitimate viewpoint, too, given some
> spammers.
>
> Just from looking at the site, I think there is some value in the idea
> of a GUI presenting things of interest in this manner (an obvious
> sprite to click on amid the gears). But that is far overridden by
> doubt that the program has been written to focus on the correct things
> to highlight. So when in doubt, I ask, hoping to get actual useful
> information.
>
> Spammers note: While I may seem to waffle on this issue of posting
> appropriateness (I think I'm consistent, actually), LISTEN TO DANIEL!
> The group consensus here is quite anti-spam, and that I agree with.
>
> jg
> --
> @home.com is bogus.
> http://www.spam.com/

If you haven't seen it yet ... take a look at OEM in 10g. It is an incredible GUI.

And with respect to the spammer ... I respect your point-of-view. I just think visiting their web sites encourages them.

-- 
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Received on Wed Mar 24 2004 - 19:32:25 CST