you don't have the faintest idea about the size and complexity of Oracle's regression tests, and the frequency they run with ... bug-free software is an utopia. kind regards, Lex. --------------------------------------------- Visit my website at http://www.naturaljoin.nl --------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mercadante, Thomas F (LABOR) Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 19:27 To: 'lex.de.haan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx'; Ethan.Post@xxxxxx; 'Pete Sharman'; 'Christian Antognini' Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: rm RULE based optimizer != GOOD IDEA Wait a minute. You say that they *do* regression testing? Are you sure? Have you seen the list of bugs? Maybe they only do *gression* testing - you know - a half-assed job. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l