Oracle 8i for XP Pro

Having problems with Oracle 8i install - XP pro.
Are there anyone with this problem? Is it possible to install
8i in XP-pro? Need to install for class.
Thanks,
[email protected]

im having the same trouble, cant get the dumb thing to work either. even the instructor is up the creek without a paddle.

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Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g - Book now available

Pro Oracle Spatial for Oracle Database 11g
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Thank you very much.....got it.
I know it isn't your gig, so I am not asking for a solution, just looking to know where I might have to go to get one. If buying SR's on meta link is going to solve this for me, then I am all for it, just let me know where the expertise can be found, I have been battling this overall set up now for too long, I need someone who really knows this stuff so I can get on with making use of it in industry....thanks....
Can you steer me in the right direction to access some solid support on the installation issues I am having? See below;
From oc4j on an attempted stand-alone install;
07/11/22 20:23:39 INFO [oracle.lbs.mapserver.core.MapperConfig] using default config file: /opt/mv10131/mv10131_qs/oc4j/j2ee/home/applications/mapviewer/web/WEB-INF/conf/mapViewerConfig.xml
07/11/22 20:23:39 WARN [oracle.lbs.mapserver.core.MapperPool] destroying ALL mapmaker instances.
07/11/22 20:23:39 Oracle Containers for J2EE 10g (10.1.3.1.0) initialized
07/11/22 20:23:39 INFO [oracle.lbs.mapserver.core.MapperConfig] Map Recycling thread started.
07/11/22 20:23:39 INFO [oracle.lbs.mapserver.oms] *** Oracle MapViewer started. ***
07/11/22 20:23:40 INFO [oracle.lbs.mapcache.mcservlet] *** Oracle MapCacheServer started. ***
07/11/22 20:23:40 Thu Nov 22 20:23:40 EST 2007 INFO [oracle.lbs.mapserver.core.MapRecycleThread, ,#Thread-19] cleansing old maps
user induced ctl-c....program jams
07/11/22 20:23:51 Shutting down OC4J...
07/11/22 20:23:54 ERROR [oracle.lbs.mapcache.mcservlet] !!! Oracle MapCacheServer destroyed. !!!
07/11/22 20:23:54 WARN [oracle.lbs.mapserver.core.MapperPool] destroying ALL mapmaker instances.
07/11/22 20:23:54 WARN [oracle.lbs.mapserver.oms] Oracle MapViewer shut down
From a full AppServer Install Attempt (10.1.3 from e-delivery pack) , despite proper TMP/TMPDIR variables, more than ample space via df -k /tmp (300G) and chmod a+rwx /tmp settings;
[root@bluesky1 Disk1]# ./runInstaller
Starting Oracle Universal Installer...
Checking installer requirements...
Checking operating system version: must be redhat-2.1, redhat-3, redhat-4, SuSE-9 or UnitedLinux-1.0
Passed
All installer requirements met.
Preparing to launch Oracle Universal Installer from /tmp/OraInstall2007-11-22_07-58-50PM. Please wait ...
Error in writing to directory /tmp/OraInstall2007-11-22_07-58-50PM. Please ensure that this directory is writable and has atleast 60 MB of disk space. Installation cannot continue.
: Success
The people in the forums have been trying to help, and they have all been great, but noone seems able to solve....I am asking you because I am hoping you will know who the guru's are, and what I can do to access some of their wisdom to get up and running.?

[XI 3.1] BEST PRACTICE method of Oracle connection for RPTs on Linux

Business Objects XI (3.1) - SP3.
Running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS.
7,000+ Crystal Reports 2008 *.rpt objects ONLY (No Universe / No WebI).
All reports connecting to Oracle 10g databases.
==================
In the past, all of this infrastructure was running on Windows Server OS and providing the database access via a Named ODBC connection (eg. "APP_DATA".)
This made it easy to manage as all the Report Developers had a standard System DSN called "APP_DATA" which was the same as the System DSN name on all of our DEV, TEST/UAT, and PROD servers for Business Objects.
When we wanted to move/promote a *.rpt file from DEV to PROD we did not have to change any "Database Connection" info as it was all taken care of by pointing the System DSN called "APP_DATA" a a different physical Oracle server at the ODBC level.
Now, that hardware is moving from Windows OS to Red Hat Linux and we are trying to determine the Best Practices (and Pros/Cons) of using one of the three methods below to access the Oracle database for our *.rpts....
1.) Oracle Native connection
2.) ODBC connection
3.) JDBC connection
Here's what we have determined so far -
1a.) Oracle Native connection should be the most efficient method of passing SQL-query to the DB with the fewest issues and best speed [PRO]
1b.) Oracle Native connection may not be supported on Linux - http://www.forumtopics.com/busobj/viewtopic.php?t=118770&view=previous&sid=9cca754b468fc67888ab2553c0fbe448 [CON]
1c.) Using Oracle Native would require special-handling on the *.rpts at either the source-file or the CMC level to change them from DEV -> TEST -> PROD connection. This would result in a lot more Developer / Admin overhead than they are currently used to. [CON]
2a.) A 3rd-Party Linux ODBC option may be available from EasySoft - http://www.easysoft.com/products/data_access/odbc_oracle_driver/index.html - which would allow us to use a similar Developer / Admin overhead to what we are used to. [PRO]
2b.) Adding a 3rd-Party Vendor into the mix may lead to support issues is we have problems with results or speeds of our queries. [CON]
3a.) JDBC appears to be the "defacto standard" when running Oracle SQL queries from Linux. [PRO]
3b.) There may be issues with results or speeds of our queries when using JDBC. [CON]
3c.) Using JDBC requires the explicit-IP of the Oracle server to be defined for each connection. This would require special-handling on the *.rpts at either the source-file (and NOT the CMC level) to change them from DEV -> TEST -> PROD connection. This would result in a lot more Developer / Admin overhead than they are currently used to. [CON]
==================
We would appreciate some advice from anyone who has been down this road before.
What were your Best Practices?
What can you add to the Pros and Cons listed above?
How do we find the "sweet spot" between quality/performance/speed of reports and easy-overhead for the Admins and Developers?
As always, thanks in advance for your comments.

Hi,
I just saw this article and I would like to add some infos.
First you can quite easely reproduce the same way of working with the odbc entries by playing with the oracle name resolution on the server. By changing some files (sqlnet, tnsnames.ora,..) you can define a different oracle server for a specific name that will be the same accross all environments.
Database name will be resolved differently regarding to the environment and therefore will access a different database.
Second option is the possibility to change the connection in .rpt files by an automated way like the schedule manager. This tool is a additional web application to deploy that can change the connection settings of rpt reports on thousands of reports in a few clicks. you can find it here :
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/80af7965-8bdf-2b10-fa94-bb21833f3db8
The last option is to do it with a small sdk script, for this purpose, a few lines of codes can change all the reports in a row.
After some implementations on linux to oracle database I would prefer also the native connection. ODBC and JDBC are deprecated ways to connect to database. You can use DATADIRECT connectors that are quite good but for volumes you will see the difference.

Differences between Oracle 8i for a UNIX Platform and Oracle 8i for a Linux Platform

Hello,
J would like to know if there are some differences between Oracle 8i for a UNIX Platform and Oracle 8i for a Linux Platform.
I know that there are some differences on Oracle 8i Parallel Server and i know that some products are not include like precompiler (Mod*Ada, Pro*FORTRAN) on a Linux Platform.
Thank you.

We have installed Oracle 8i on Solaris 8 and it had a great performance, of course that the hardware and licence invested here was costed my the office where i work. Personaly i'd installed linux reh hat 8 and oracle 8i, imagine that, it could be implemented by any individual that has the time to do so.
By buyinng from a company that has a good background you could be sure that you will have support.
Bottom line, if you have the $ to buy great hardware go for a unix platform. But if you don't a Red Hat Linux Server Licence with a 1 year sopport and Oracle data base is about 3500Dls.
Visit www.red-hat.com
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What is the best antivirus for MacBook Pro?

What is the best antivirus for MacBook Pro?

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
If you find this comment too long or too technical, read only sections 5, 6, and 10.
OS X now implements three layers of built-in protection specifically against malware, not counting runtime protections such as execute disable, sandboxing, system library randomization, and address space layout randomization that may also guard against other kinds of exploits.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets.
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't necessarily been tested by Apple, but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. That may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below.)
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could simply ignore the consequences of distributing codesigned malware.
An App Store developer could find a way to bypass Apple's oversight, or the oversight could fail due to human error.
For the reasons given above, App Store products, and other applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed, are safer than others, but they can't be considered absolutely safe. "Sandboxed" applications may prompt for access to private data, such as your contacts, or for access to the network. Think before granting that access. OS X security is based on user input. Never click through any request for authorization without thinking.
4. Starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background when you update the OS. It checks for, and removes, malware that may have evaded the other protections via a Java exploit (see below.) MRT also runs when you install or update the Apple-supplied Java runtime (but not the Oracle runtime.) Like XProtect, MRT is presumably effective against known attacks, but maybe not against unknown attacks. It notifies you if it finds malware, but otherwise there's no user interface to MRT.
5. XProtect, Gatekeeper, and MRT reduce the risk of malware attack, but they're not absolute protection. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. With the possible exception of Java exploits, all known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source, or that does something inherently untrustworthy. How do you know what is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software that purports to help you do something that's illegal or that infringes copyright, such as saving streamed audio or video for reuse without permission, is unsafe. All YouTube "downloaders" are in this category, though not all are necessarily harmful.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
Even signed applications, no matter what the source, should not be trusted if they do something unexpected, such as asking for permission to access your contacts, your location, or the Internet for no obvious reason.
6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was always a bad idea, and Java's developers have proven themselves incapable of implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style virus affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful.
Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is obsolete and mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice. Forget about playing games or other non-essential uses of Java.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a task on a specific site, enable Java only for that site in Safari. Never enable Java for a public website that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, login-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow the above guidelines, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can practically be. The rest of this comment concerns what you should not do to protect yourself from malware.
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Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
8. An anti-malware product from the App Store, such as "ClamXav," doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
An anti-virus app is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
Anti-virus software may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use the software unless a network administrator requires you to do it.
The ClamXav developer won't try to "upsell" you to a paid version of the product. Other developers may do that. Don't be upsold. For one thing, you should not pay to protect Windows users from the consequences of their choice of computing platform. For another, a paid upgrade from a free app will probably have the disadvantages mentioned in section 7.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.
10. As a Mac user you don't have to live in fear that your computer is going to be infected every time you install an application, read email, or visit a web page. But neither should you have the false idea that you will always be safe, no matter what you do. The greatest harm done by security software is precisely its selling point: it makes people feel safe. They may then feel safe enough to take risks from which the software doesn't protect them. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.

Oracle 8i lite and Pro C

Is Oracle 8i Lite Support Pro C ? if yes how to install Pro C with Oracle 8i Lite ? Is Pro C come along with 8i Lite CD ? or it has to be purchased ?

Hi,
I am qouting below from the oracle 8i Lite documentation which says it supports triggers . Please clarify.
Oracle Lite DBMS
Oracle Lite DBMS is a lightweight (50KB - 750KB), Java enabled database designed from the ground up for laptops, handheld computers, PDAs and smartphones. It supports industry standard ODBC, JDBC, SQLJ, and Java Stored Procedures and Triggers. It provides a streaming fast "C" interface, OKAPI, to its object kernel. It also supports Java Access Classes, JAC, a fast and easy way to make Java Objects persistent. Oracle Lite DBMS now supports all popular mobile platforms, including Palm OS, EPOC, and Windows CE, letting you deploy enterprise applications on virtually any mobile device.
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Make File for C,Pro*C, Files in Solaris Server

HI,
I would like to know how to write a Make File for C,Pro*C Files in Sun Solaris Server.
Thanks,
Vijaya.

The man page for make
% man make
has a brief description of using make.
The Programming Utilities Guide has a more detailed description:
[http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/805-4035/6j3r2rqnc?a=view]
For a tutorial, you can get the O'Reilly book "Managing Projects with make"
[http://www.amazon.com/Managing-Projects-make-Andrew-Oram/dp/0937175900/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1222458409&sr=1-2]
[http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Managing-Projects-with-Make/Steve-Talbott/e/9780937175187/?itm=5]
O'Reilly publishes a similar book specifically for the Gnu version of make, "Managing Projects with make", available from the usual sources.
Sun Studio comes with dmake, which has extensions that allow distributing a project build over multiple computers, and running multiple steps in parallel on the same computer. The manual for it is here:
[http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/doc/819-5273/aexaz?l=en&q=dmake+doc&a=browse]
Pro*C is not a Sun product. It is from Oracle, and you should ask Oracle for advice on using it.
Edited by: clamage45 on Sep 26, 2008 1:52 PM

Oracle books for apex ?

hi all ,
does not oracle offer books for learning apex ?
if i had a course in oracle , will not she give me a book to learn from it !!
i do not find books regarding apex in the market except some of some writers
books like
beggining oracle application express
and
pro application express
and 2 day + developers guide on apex documentation
and they are not enough at all
is there another resources ?
thanks in advance

Well, all the books and tutorials start from beginer level and go to some advanced levels.
Just like you cannot learn to swim without getting into water, you cannot learn Apex without dabbling in it ;-)
Get yourself an installation of Apex and start off with that and a book / tutorial/ Help (which is also pretty good).
No text books, the likes of Haliday & Resnick Part 1 & 2 for Physics or G.B. Thomas for Calculus / Coordinate Geometry in real world !
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The normal value of battery capacity for macbook pro

Hi there,
I noticed my battery full charge capacity value is way below the technical specification from Apple.
For macbook pro 15" early 2011 version a 77.5W battery is built-in.
However, so far after 4 cycle, my full charge capacity is 6913mAh.
It seems that I missed something. Though I didn't really notice the initial value when it's brandnew.
Statistically what's the average value of the new battery will be ? around 75W or 7500mAh? Any idea?

Best battery info resource is here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1764220?threadID=1764220

I bought the wrong version as I need it for macbook pro but somehow bought windows...help

I guess I will have to wait until normal office hours. I have no idea why it bought the window version as I did not realize that is what was selected. I hope I can get it exchanged for the photoshop elements 13 for macbook pro retina display. Anyone know if this is an easy switch and one they will do?

When buying HD versions of shows, only the HD copy will automatically download now (probably due to requests from people who don't need/want the SD version and complained about it being forced on them). The SD copy can be downloaded from your purchases area in iTunes, though. On the main iTunes Store page, go to Purchases under the Quick Links and then select TV shows. Click the "Not On This Computer" button. Uncheck the "Download HD when available" box and you should then see the SD copies of the shows and be able to download them.
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What is the right AppleCare ref for MB Pro Retina 15"

Hi,
I have a MB Pro Retina 15" Mid 2012.
PROCESSOR 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Core i7
MEMORY 16GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM
FLASH STORAGE 256GB Flash Storage
Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adptr No VGA Adapter
Apple Thunderbolt to Enet Adpt Apple Thunderbolt to Enet Adpt KEYBOARD AND DOCUMENTATION KYBD/USER'S GUIDE-FRA COUNTRY KIT COUNTRY KIT-INT
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I don't plan to buy directly on internet nor on an AppleStore, and my problem is to find the right AppleCare plan.
I see that there's many AppleCare reference for MB Pro Retina 15" , for instance MD013ZM/A or MC259ZM/A.
I don't want to buy a wrong AppleCare part.
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Thanks for your reply.
What is the difference between MD012LL/A and the other since both cover the Retina one if I'm not wrong ?

An Intel iMac AND a MacBook Pro for Logic Pro?

I am torturing myself over this issue lately so any input you guys could offer would be welcome!
This is the situation:
After 3 months of serious debating whether to purchase a 20" Intel iMac or a MacBook Pro for Logic Pro, I went ahead about 3 weeks ago and got the iMac. My reasoning behind this was that even though I found the portability of the MBP very desirable, the iMac simply represented a better value with the big screen and bigger hard drive. Since getting it, I must say I love this machine and I have not had one single problem with it. Logic 7.2 runs like a dream on it. By the way, aside from maintaing my iTunes Library, occasional iLife stuff and web surfing with Safari, this iMac is for music production only.
But here's the problem:
Still, I can't seem to shake the desire for OCCASSIONAL portability. Keep in mind, I am only a "serious" music hobbyist; I create instrumental hip-hop, trip-hop, electronica style of music mainly with software instruments, loops and breakbeats. So needless to say, I don't tour or do a lot of travelling. But the prospect of being able to compose tracks or make beats in Logic anywhere is DESIRABLE to say the least. I could compose while sitting on the couch watching a game or laying in bed - even though I have no idea of how often I'd actually do that, just having the ability to do it is VERY APPEALING to me. Throw in the fact that the iMac currently shares deskspace with a PC that my wife uses - meaning that I often have to stop what I'm doing to let her use the space. With a laptop, I could move and still continue my flow. Lastly, I unfortunately have bad knees and a bad back so after a couple of hours (or 3 or 4) of sitting at the desk working on Logic, I am seriously hurting. Not comfortable at all. At least owning a MacBook would give me the option to move around to some place more comfortable if I desire.
So...
Even though I recently bought a wonderful iMac that works great, I'm seriously considering getting a 1.83 MBP with at least 1GB of RAM and the 100GB/7200 RPM drive to accompany it just for the portability factor. Sure, I could get a used G4 PowerBook or iBook, but all I own is the Universal Binary of Logic Pro; I would have a hard time accepting the decrease in speed I've gotten use to on the Core Duo. Besides, I inherently have a problem buying something (even used) that I know is old and out of date when the latest and greatest is available.
So here is the $25,000 question: Am I nuts for even considering this? Am I placing too much of a premium on the portability as I would use it?
This could easily be justified if I was a working musician on the road, but that ain't me. And you can believe that I'm definately not rich and thus don't have money lying around.
But I have obsessed over this so much lately, I feel that I almost have to get it just to put my mind at ease! I even briefly considered putting the iMac on eBay and just buying a MBP to replace it, but I love the screen real estate I get with the 20" iMac and I question if I'll be truly satisfied with a 15.4" screen FULL TIME. 17" might be better, but I doubt if I can wait until June for them to arrive. In addition, everything would connected via my wireless LAN and .Mac so file sharing should not be an issue.
Help!!!
What would you do? Sell the iMac or just get a MBP as cheap as I can?
Opinions, Please!
20" iMac Core Duo, 2GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 GB HD, 128MB VRAM Mac OS X (10.4.4)

I love the portability my powerbook gives me. You can use a PB in your setup. You can run an external monitor for either PB or MBP. You can node. Universal Binary menas it is an application which has the components written for both PPC and Intel chips-so you don't need to do conversion. Nodes won't require you buy a nother license. so the answer is down to how much the 2 upgrades and 1 crossgrades will set you back vs how much use you'll get out of them. IMO the iMac is inexpensive (I mean that in a good way-worth hooding on to). Maybe just look at a refurb PB unless you really have the extra cash.

Error fetching data from a foxpro db using Oracle Gateway for ODBC

Hi.
I have an 10.2.0.1 database an a 11.2.0 Oracle Gateway for ODBC installed and configured.
The dblink test works fine, I can connect with the foxpro database because if I execute desc centros I can see the
columns of table centros.
The problem comes when I try to execute Select * from centros@fox1;
A syntax error is returned ([Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Syntax error. {42000,NativeErr = 200})
I paste down the output of the trace file with HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL=255
If I run select codcen from centros@fox1; another error is shown. Tell me if you want the other trace file.
select codcen from centros@fox1
ERROR en lÝnea 1:
ORA-00904: "CODCEN": identificador no vßlido
Oracle Corporation --- JUEVES MAY 31 2012 13:11:24.765
Heterogeneous Agent Release
11.2.0.1.0
Oracle Corporation --- JUEVES MAY 31 2012 13:11:24.750
Version 11.2.0.1.0
Entered hgogprd
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL" returned "255"
Entered hgosdip
setting HS_OPEN_CURSORS to default of 50
setting HS_FDS_RECOVERY_ACCOUNT to default of "RECOVER"
setting HS_FDS_RECOVERY_PWD to default value
setting HS_FDS_TRANSACTION_LOG to default of HS_TRANSACTION_LOG
setting HS_IDLE_TIMEOUT to default of 0
setting HS_FDS_TRANSACTION_ISOLATION to default of "READ_COMMITTED"
setting HS_NLS_NCHAR to default of "UCS2"
setting HS_FDS_TIMESTAMP_MAPPING to default of "DATE"
setting HS_FDS_DATE_MAPPING to default of "DATE"
setting HS_RPC_FETCH_REBLOCKING to default of "ON"
setting HS_FDS_FETCH_ROWS to default of "100"
setting HS_FDS_RESULTSET_SUPPORT to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_FDS_RSET_RETURN_ROWCOUNT to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_FDS_PROC_IS_FUNC to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_FDS_CHARACTER_SEMANTICS to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_FDS_MAP_NCHAR to default of "TRUE"
setting HS_NLS_DATE_FORMAT to default of "YYYY-MM-DD HH24:MI:SS"
setting HS_FDS_REPORT_REAL_AS_DOUBLE to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_LONG_PIECE_TRANSFER_SIZE to default of "65536"
setting HS_SQL_HANDLE_STMT_REUSE to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_FDS_QUERY_DRIVER to default of "TRUE"
setting HS_FDS_SUPPORT_STATISTICS to default of "FALSE"
Parameter HS_FDS_QUOTE_IDENTIFIER is not set
setting HS_KEEP_REMOTE_COLUMN_SIZE to default of "OFF"
setting HS_FDS_GRAPHIC_TO_MBCS to default of "FALSE"
setting HS_FDS_MBCS_TO_GRAPHIC to default of "FALSE"
Default value of 32 assumed for HS_FDS_SQLLEN_INTERPRETATION
setting HS_CALL_NAME_ISP to "gtw$:SQLTables;gtw$:SQLColumns;gtw$:SQLPrimaryKeys;gtw$:SQLForeignKeys;gtw$:SQLProcedures;gtw$:SQLStatistics;gtw$:SQLGetInfo"
setting HS_FDS_DELAYED_OPEN to default of "TRUE"
setting HS_FDS_WORKAROUNDS to default of "0"
Exiting hgosdip, rc=0
ORACLE_SID is "DAVID"
Product-Info:
Port Rls/Upd:1/0 PrdStat:0
Agent:Oracle Database Gateway for ODBC
Facility:hsa
Class:ODBC, ClassVsn:11.2.0.1.0_0008, Instance:DAVID
Exiting hgogprd, rc=0
hostmstr: 2057416704:      HOA After hoagprd
hostmstr: 2057416704:      HOA Before hoainit
Entered hgoinit
HOCXU_COMP_CSET=1
HOCXU_DRV_CSET=178
HOCXU_DRV_NCHAR=1000
HOCXU_DB_CSET=178
HOCXU_SEM_VER=102000
Entered hgolofn at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
Exiting hgolofn, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
HOSGIP for "HS_OPEN_CURSORS" returned "50"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_FETCH_ROWS" returned "100"
HOSGIP for "HS_LONG_PIECE_TRANSFER_SIZE" returned "65536"
HOSGIP for "HS_NLS_NUMERIC_CHARACTER" returned ".,"
HOSGIP for "HS_KEEP_REMOTE_COLUMN_SIZE" returned "OFF"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_DELAYED_OPEN" returned "TRUE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_WORKAROUNDS" returned "0"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_MBCS_TO_GRAPHIC" returned "FALSE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_GRAPHIC_TO_MBCS" returned "FALSE"
Invalid value of 32 given for HS_FDS_SQLLEN_INTERPRETATION
treat_SQLLEN_as_compiled = 1
Exiting hgoinit, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
hostmstr: 2057416704:      HOA After hoainit
hostmstr: 2057416704:      HOA Before hoalgon
Entered hgolgon at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
reco:0, name:SYSTEM, tflag:0
Entered hgosuec at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
Exiting hgosuec, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_RECOVERY_ACCOUNT" returned "RECOVER"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_TRANSACTION_LOG" returned "HS_TRANSACTION_LOG"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_TIMESTAMP_MAPPING" returned "DATE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_DATE_MAPPING" returned "DATE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_CHARACTER_SEMANTICS" returned "FALSE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_MAP_NCHAR" returned "TRUE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_RESULTSET_SUPPORT" returned "FALSE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_RSET_RETURN_ROWCOUNT" returned "FALSE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_PROC_IS_FUNC" returned "FALSE"
HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_REPORT_REAL_AS_DOUBLE" returned "FALSE"
using SYSTEM as default value for "HS_FDS_DEFAULT_OWNER"
HOSGIP for "HS_SQL_HANDLE_STMT_REUSE" returned "FALSE"
Entered hgocont at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = "Prueba_Foxpro"
RC=-1 from HOSGIP for "HS_FDS_CONNECT_STRING"
Entered hgogenconstr at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
dsn:Prueba_Foxpro, name:SYSTEM
optn:
Entered hgocip at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
dsn:Prueba_Foxpro
Exiting hgocip, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
##>Connect Parameters (len=39)<##
## DSN=Prueba_Foxpro;
#! UID=SYSTEM;
#! PWD=*
Exiting hgogenconstr, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:25
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate 01000; message follows...
[*Microsoft][Administrador de controladores ODBC] El controlador no admite una versión de ODBC distinta de la que la necesita la aplicación (vea SQLSetEnvAttr)*. {01000}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
hgocont, line 2686: calling SqlDriverConnect got sqlstate 01000
Entered hgolosf at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
ODBC Function-Available-Array 0xFFFE 0x00FF 0xFF00 0xAA7F 0x03B3 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000 0x0000
0x0000 0x0000 0xEE00 0x395C
Exiting hgolosf, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
DriverName:VFPODBC.DLL, DriverVer:06.86.0001
DBMS Name:Visual FoxPro, DBMS Version:03.00.0000
Exiting hgocont, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26 with error ptr FILE:hgocont.c LINE:2686 ID:SQLDriverConnect
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HYC00; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Driver not capable {HYC00}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
hgolgon, line 795: calling SQLGetInfo got sqlstate HYC00
SQLGetInfo returns N for SQL_CATALOG_NAME
Exiting hgolgon, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26 with error ptr FILE:hgolgon.c LINE:795 ID:GetInfo: Support catalogs
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoalgon
RPC Calling nscontrol(0), rc=0
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before Upload Caps
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoaulcp
Entered hgoulcp at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
Entered hgowlst at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
Exiting hgowlst, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
SQLGetInfo returns 0x0 for SQL_OWNER_USAGE
TXN Capable:1, Isolation Option:0x2
SQLGetInfo returns 0 for SQL_MAX_SCHEMA_NAME_LEN
SQLGetInfo returns 128 for SQL_MAX_TABLE_NAME_LEN
SQLGetInfo returns 0 for SQL_MAX_PROCEDURE_NAME_LEN
SQLGetInfo returns ` (0x60) for SQL_IDENTIFIER_QUOTE_CHAR
SQLGetInfo returns Y for SQL_COLUMN_ALIAS
16 instance capabilities will be uploaded
capno:1964, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0
capno:1989, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0
capno:1991, context:0x0001ffff, add-info: 0
capno:1992, context:0x0001ffff, add-info: 1, translation:"`"
capno:3042, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0, translation:"42"
capno:3047, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0, translation:"57"
capno:3049, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0, translation:"59"
capno:3050, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0, translation:"60"
capno:3066, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0
capno:3067, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0
capno:3068, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0
capno:3069, context:0x00000000, add-info: 0
capno:3500, context:0x00000001, add-info: 91, translation:"42"
capno:3501, context:0x00000001, add-info: 93, translation:"57"
capno:3502, context:0x00000001, add-info: 107, translation:"59"
capno:3503, context:0x00000001, add-info: 110, translation:"60"
Exiting hgoulcp, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:26
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoaulcp
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After Upload Caps
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before Upload DDTR
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoauldt
Entered hgouldt at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
NO instance DD translations were uploaded
Exiting hgouldt, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoauldt
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After Upload DDTR
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before Begin Trans
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoabegn
Entered hgobegn at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
tflag:0 , initial:1
hoi:0x12f094, ttid (len 54) is ...
00: 54455354 2E524547 52455353 2E524442 [TEST.REGRESS.RDB]
10: 4D532E44 45562E55 532E4F52 41434C45 [MS.DEV.US.ORACLE]
20: 2E434F4D 2E663033 63383037 372E392E [.COM.f03c8077.9.]
30: 34342E37 3735 [44.775]
tbid (len 10) is ...
0: 09002C00 07030000 0104 [..,.......]
Exiting hgobegn, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoabegn
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After Begin Trans
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before Describe Table
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoadtab
Entered hgodtab at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
count:1
table: CENTROS
Entered hgopdsc at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
Describing procedure CENTROS
Output hoada
hgopdsc, line 1426: NO hoada to print
Exiting hgopdsc, rc=942 at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
The hoada for table CENTROS follows...
hgodtab, line 904: NO hoada to print
Exiting hgodtab, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoadtab
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After Describe Table
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before SQL Bundling
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoxpars
Entered hgopars, cursor id 1 at 2012/05/31-13:11:27
type:0
SQL text from hgopars, id=1, len=23 ...
00: 53454C45 4354202A 2046524F 4D202243 [SELECT * FROM "C]
10: 454E5452 4F5322 [ENTROS"]
Exiting hgopars, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoxpars
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After SQL Bundling
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before SQL Bundling
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoxopen
Entered hgoopen, cursor id 1 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgoopen, line 87: NO hoada to print
Deferred open until first fetch.
Exiting hgoopen, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoxopen
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoxdscr
Entered hgodscr, cursor id 1 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Allocate hoada @ 023E983C
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]*Descriptor type out of range* {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:1(codcen): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:8/0, nullbl:0, octet:8, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:2(litcen): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:45/0, nullbl:0, octet:45, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:3(codpos): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:5/0, nullbl:0, octet:5, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:4(codprov): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:2/0, nullbl:0, octet:2, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:5(codmun): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:3/0, nullbl:0, octet:3, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:6(codecol): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:2/0, nullbl:0, octet:2, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:7(codesin): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:2/0, nullbl:0, octet:2, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:8(cb): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:4/0, nullbl:0, octet:4, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:9(cs): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:4/0, nullbl:0, octet:4, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:10(digitocon): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:2/0, nullbl:0, octet:2, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:11(cuenta): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:10/0, nullbl:0, octet:10, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:12(solar): dtype:2 (NUMERIC), prc/scl:5/0, nullbl:0, octet:10, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:13(construido): dtype:2 (NUMERIC), prc/scl:5/0, nullbl:0, octet:10, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:14(domicen): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:40/0, nullbl:0, octet:40, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:15(telef): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:11/0, nullbl:0, octet:11, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:16(fax): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:11/0, nullbl:0, octet:11, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:17(cif): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:11/0, nullbl:0, octet:11, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Descriptor type out of range {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
Entered hgopcda at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Column:18(litloc): dtype:1 (CHAR), prc/scl:30/0, nullbl:0, octet:30, sign:1, radix:0
Exiting hgopcda, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 910: Printing hoada @ 023E983C
MAX:18, ACTUAL:18, BRC:100, WHT=5 (SELECT_LIST)
hoadaMOD bit-values found (0x200:TREAT_AS_CHAR)
DTY NULL-OK LEN MAXBUFLEN PR/SC CST IND MOD NAME
1 CHAR N 8 8 0/ 0 0 0 200 codcen
1 CHAR N 45 45 0/ 0 0 0 200 litcen
1 CHAR N 5 5 0/ 0 0 0 200 codpos
1 CHAR N 2 2 0/ 0 0 0 200 codprov
1 CHAR N 3 3 0/ 0 0 0 200 codmun
1 CHAR N 2 2 0/ 0 0 0 200 codecol
1 CHAR N 2 2 0/ 0 0 0 200 codesin
1 CHAR N 4 4 0/ 0 0 0 200 cb
1 CHAR N 4 4 0/ 0 0 0 200 cs
1 CHAR N 2 2 0/ 0 0 0 200 digitocon
1 CHAR N 10 10 0/ 0 0 0 200 cuenta
3 DECIMAL N 7 7 5/ 0 0 0 0 solar
3 DECIMAL N 7 7 5/ 0 0 0 0 construido
1 CHAR N 40 40 0/ 0 0 0 200 domicen
1 CHAR N 11 11 0/ 0 0 0 200 telef
1 CHAR N 11 11 0/ 0 0 0 200 fax
1 CHAR N 11 11 0/ 0 0 0 200 cif
1 CHAR N 30 30 0/ 0 0 0 200 litloc
Exiting hgodscr, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28 with error ptr FILE:hgodscr.c LINE:615 ID:Transfer Octet Length
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoxdscr
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After SQL Bundling
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC Before SQL Bundling
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoxclse
Entered hgoclse, cursor id 1 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Exiting hgoclse, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoxclse
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoadafr
Entered hgodafr, cursor id 1 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
Free hoada @ 023E983C
Exiting hgodafr, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoadafr
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA Before hoxpars
Entered hgopars, cursor id 1 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
type:0
SQL text from hgopars, id=1, len=235 ...
00: 53454C45 43542041 312E2263 6F646365 [SELECT A1."codce]
10: 6E222C41 312E226C 69746365 6E222C41 [n",A1."litcen",A]
20: 312E2263 6F64706F 73222C41 312E2263 [1."codpos",A1."c]
30: 6F647072 6F76222C 41312E22 636F646D [odprov",A1."codm]
40: 756E222C 41312E22 636F6465 636F6C22 [un",A1."codecol"]
50: 2C41312E 22636F64 6573696E 222C4131 [,A1."codesin",A1]
60: 2E226362 222C4131 2E226373 222C4131 [."cb",A1."cs",A1]
70: 2E226469 6769746F 636F6E22 2C41312E [."digitocon",A1.]
80: 22637565 6E746122 2C41312E 22736F6C ["cuenta",A1."sol]
90: 6172222C 41312E22 636F6E73 74727569 [ar",A1."construi]
A0: 646F222C 41312E22 646F6D69 63656E22 [do",A1."domicen"]
B0: 2C41312E 2274656C 6566222C 41312E22 [,A1."telef",A1."]
C0: 66617822 2C41312E 22636966 222C4131 [fax",A1."cif",A1]
D0: 2E226C69 746C6F63 22204652 4F4D2022 [."litloc" FROM "]
E0: 43454E54 524F5322 204131 [CENTROS" A1]
Entered hgopoer at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 200 and sqlstate 42000; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]Syntax error. {42000,NativeErr = 200}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgopars, line 457: calling SQLPrepare got sqlstate 42000
Exiting hgopars, rc=28500 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28 with error ptr FILE:hgopars.c LINE:487 ID:Prepare stmt
hostmstr: 2036506624:      HOA After hoxpars
hostmstr: 2036506624: RPC After SQL Bundling

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Then another error in the trace is that for each column description you have an error:
hgopoer, line 233: got native error 0 and sqlstate HY091; message follows...
[Microsoft][ODBC Visual FoxPro Driver]*Descriptor type out of range* {HY091}
Exiting hgopoer, rc=0 at 2012/05/31-13:11:28
hgodscr, line 615: calling SQLColAttribute got sqlstate HY091
It seems it is not critical as DG4ODBC continues, but a more detailed analysis would require an ODBC trace.
When looking at the table description it seems the column names are all in lower letters, for example: solar. So commonly Dg4ODBC needs to quote the names
00: 53454C45 43542041 312E2263 6F646365 [SELECT A1."codce]
10: 6E222C41 312E226C 69746365 6E222C41 [n",A1."litcen",A]
20: 312E2263 6F64706F 73222C41 312E2263 [1."codpos",A1."c]
30: 6F647072 6F76222C 41312E22 636F646D [odprov",A1."codm]
40: 756E222C 41312E22 636F6465 636F6C22 [un",A1."codecol"]
50: 2C41312E 22636F64 6573696E 222C4131 [,A1."codesin",A1]
60: 2E226362 222C4131 2E226373 222C4131 [."cb",A1."cs",A1]
70: 2E226469 6769746F 636F6E22 2C41312E [."digitocon",A1.]
80: 22637565 6E746122 2C41312E 22736F6C ["cuenta",A1."sol]
90: 6172222C 41312E22 636F6E73 74727569 [ar",A1."construi]
A0: 646F222C 41312E22 646F6D69 63656E22 [do",A1."domicen"]
B0: 2C41312E 2274656C 6566222C 41312E22 [,A1."telef",A1."]
C0: 66617822 2C41312E 22636966 222C4131 [fax",A1."cif",A1]
D0: 2E226C69 746C6F63 22204652 4F4D2022 [."litloc" FROM "]
E0: 43454E54 524F5322 204131 [CENTROS" A1]
and according to the trace the FoxPro ODBC driver doesn't like these quotes and reports a syntax error.
So this explains at least why select codcen from centros@fox1 will fail. In general the Oracle database is case insensitive and translates all object names to upper case and the select it will pass to the foreign database would be similar to:
select CODCEN from CENTROS => which will fail as FoxPro is case sensitive. So the error message ORA-00904 (missing column name) is correct and the statement you need to use is:
select "codcen" from centros@fox1;
But this might lead again to the Syntax error you got earlier => You need to check which sign (single quote, back tick, double quote) Foxpro uses to quote object names and then set the gateway parameter HS_FDS_QUOTE_IDENTIFIER accordingly.
To check which character can be used to quote column/table names you might use the Microsoft ODBc test utility which was distributed in the old MDAC 2.8:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5067faf8-0db4-429a-b502-de4329c8c850&displaylang=en
Edited by: kgronau on Jun 1, 2012 7:27 AM
If you know where I can download the MS FoxPro ODBC driver, please let me know and I'll check.

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