On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 14:35:56 GMT0BST
"Adam Gent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> After attempting to install both the Oracle 8.1.7 server and
> client software on my RedHat machine, I have given it up as
> a bad job. It's just not happening. I've had technicians
> scratching their heads over it and having no luck.
>
> So, on to plan B. What I want to do now is to run Apache on
> my local machine, and have it using DBD::Oracle along with
> DBI to connect to a separate Oracle server, running 8.1.7
> that I know works. Only trouble is, the DBD::Oracle module
> just won't install without Oracle software on the machine. All I
> get are errors saying that no Oracle software has been
> detected. Surely there must be a way round this? Has
> anyone come across this problem before?
>
You need to install some Oracle Client software in that box to compile the DBD::Oracle
package. Look at README and README.clients files.
Best regards,
Marcelo.
> If you can help in this matter I will be eternally grateful!
>
> Thanks
> Adam
>
