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Installing Linux version of Oracle 9i on Sun Solaris 9

I have justed installed Solaris 9 intel version. I am wondering whether the Oracle 9i disc for Linux that I have will install [somehow] on Solaris. Is that possible or are there work rounds to make it so?

rl_marton

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That should be disc's btw. I will have to start proof reading my posts a little more carefully.

PsiCop

Short Answer: No.

Long Answer: Linux and Solaris have different kernels and different OS architectures. The fact that they both run on Intel hardware is not relevant.

rl_marton

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Hmm not too sure. What about Lxrun?

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rl_marton

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"It *might* run under lxrun, but I would not bet any money on it". Agreed, neither would I. Well not anything more than pennies.

Re licenses: I get it free under an eductional devlopment scheme BUT it's a monster download and I don't have Broadband anymore. Sadly.

yuzh

Agreed with PsiCop, the Linux version will not run on Solaris x86, end of the story.

For Educationyou might be able to get a free copy of Oracle CD for Solaris x 86, if
you order the media kit from Sun, I work for Uni. and I've got one a few years ago.
give Sun a call to see if the Oracle CD still ship as the "bonus software"

Good luck!

rl_marton

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They did for 8 but sadly not for 9.

wesly_chen

Hi,

You can download oracle database ISOs from Oracle website and install it. It's free for testing.

Wesly

rl_marton

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see above response please.