Oracle 9i - Is Knowledgebase article - 244661- true?

[Guest]

Microsoft is in the process of testing Oracle 9i client software on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Microsoft recommends using Oracle 8.1.7 client software, with the latest patches, because it is known to be a stable build. This client version is able to connect to Oracle 8i and 9i servers; however, the current Microsoft OLEDB Provider and ODBC Driver do not recognize the newer functionality and data types available in Oracle 8i and 9i. If you require Oracle 9i functionality and decide to use the Oracle 9i client, note that Microsoft has not tested this configuration and that you may encounter problems.

 

[David Browne]

Microsoft is in the process of testing Oracle 9i client software on

Microsoft Windows operating systems. Microsoft >recommends using Oracle
8.1.7 client software, with the latest patches, because it is known to be a
stable build. This >client version is able to connect to Oracle 8i and 9i
servers; however, the current Microsoft OLEDB Provider and >ODBC Driver do
not recognize the newer functionality and data types available in Oracle 8i
and 9i. If you require >Oracle 9i functionality and decide to use the Oracle
9i client, note that Microsoft has not tested this configuration and >that
you may encounter problems.Just another reason to use ODP.NET from Oracle to connect, and to forget
about the Microsoft Oracle drivers.

The 9i client is bundled with ODP.NET is bundled with, and supported all the
way from managed code into the database.

David