Not "completely unsupported" - plenty of old patches exist and can be downloaded and applied. There's tons of support docs on solving issues aside from applying patches. If the DB crashes (which doesn't happen often as the databases are usually stable and the hardware unchanging) support will work with you to get it back up. BUT if you do have to change hardware or OS, and the DB doesn't work with it, you are SOL (and will get the song and dance from support about only option is upgrade). Many companies are unwilling to invest the money, time and effort to upgrade the DB and application for a stable system, unless they see a ROI that isn't solely related to desupport of the DB.
Other reasons to upgrade: ability to upgrade OS and hardware, tools that only work on newer versions, index options (bitmap, etc.). Margaret > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, August 19, 2002 10:48 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > Subject: RE: Reasons to upgrade from Oracle 7.3.4 to 8i > > > > How about the fact > > You are completely unsupported by Oracle in that version. > -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Murray, Margaret 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).
