Oracle 9i updates / patches

Hi - our company has been developing our Client/Server application for Oracle (and SQL and Informix...) for years now. The last version of Oracle Database we developed for was 9i. The only problem is that apparently we do not have any of support agreement with Oracle and no longer can get patches for the software.
Is there any specific place that a development shop can get the critical Oracle 9i patches for without purchasing a whole end user copy of it? I couldn't find any way to get into MetaLink without spending $$.
I'm not looking to do anything illegal - just looking to see if there are any resources for developers to use to get these patches / updates.
Thanks in advance for info.

I don't believe you're going to be able to get Metalink access without paying some sort of fees, no.
As a development shop, you may (and I stress may here, I have not spent any time investigating the legalities here, nor do I speak for Oracle, nor am I a lawyer, sprinkle in disclaimers that should Oracle audit you, relying on advice from some guy on the internet is going to hold less than no weight, consult your own licensing experts/ lawyers/ tea leaves) be able to become an Oracle partner, which is something like a $1500 investment at the low end, which does get you Metalink account and the technical ability to download patches. Whether that is sufficiently from a legal standpoint, or what Oracle licenses you need in order to do your development in a fully licensed sort of fashion, however, is something you would have to investigate.
Justin

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