Is there any difference between the FIRST_ROWS hint (which is said to "generally force the use of indexes" - Niemiec) and the use of the INDEX hint (without specifying a particular index)? Is something else going on behind the scenes with FIRST_ROWS or is this gratuitous bloat that shouldn't be in the optimizer? (or a placeholder for future innovation)? Thanks very much. - Dana __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices! http://auctions.yahoo.com/ -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: dana mn INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
