Theory: 2 + 2 = 15 SELECT 2 + 2 FROM DUAL; SELECT 1+1 + 1+1 FROM DUAL; SELECT TO_CHAR(1)||TO_CHAR(1)||TO_CHAR(1)||TO_CHAR(1) FROM DUAL; SELECT to_dec(TO_CHAR(1)||TO_CHAR(1)||TO_CHAR(1)||TO_CHAR(1),2) FROM DUAL;
Of course, you'll need Tom Kyte's binary conversion program here to execute this very weak proof: http://govt.oracle.com/~tkyte/hexdec/hexdec.sql ;) Rich Beer-free for almost 17 hours. Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA > -----Original Message----- > From: Fink, Dan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 2:25 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > Subject: RE: redo log file setup with mirrored drives > > > Stephen, > Nothing is gained by personal attacks in this forum. > This forum is > intended to be a learning experience for all (myself > included). I suggest > that you review the archived list and examine the quality of > posts by Kirti, > Jared, et.al. They speak for themselves. > > BTW, 2 + 2 does equal 15 for very large values of 2 and > very small > values of 15. ;) > Dan Fink > -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jesse, Rich INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).
