>Could you explain why you say not to use the DATE >datatype? > >Rich Jesse >System/Database Administrator >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Quad/Tech >International, Sussex, WI USA
Because of the 1s precision limit. The obvious workaround is to have PL/SQL procedures which always take more than say 10mn to run. Stephane Faroult Oriole Corporation Performance Tools & Free Scripts -------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.oriole.com, designed by Oracle DBAs for Oracle DBAs -------------------------------------------------------------- -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephane Faroul 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).
