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Date: | Wed, 17 May 2000 17:04:23 -0400 |
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I was just looking at an Oracle reference manual (specifically Oracle PL/SQL
Programming from O'Reilly & Associates, Inc), whilst the fire alarm is blaring
in my ears for the last 5 minutes (Sonitrol is testing the alarms - must be they
can't hear it!!!!!). The example shows (even non-geeks should be able to read
this):
SELECT
task,
expected_hours,
tools_required,
do_it_yourself_flag
FROM winterize
WHERE year = :this_year
FOR UPDATE of max_procrastination_allowed.
There is this author's note on page 177.
Caveat: I don't want to set false expectations with anyone, especially my
wife. The code in this block is purely an example. In reality, I set the
max_procrastination_allowed to five years and let my house decay until I can
afford to pay someone to do something, or my wife does it, or she gives me an
ultimatum. Now you know why I decided to write a book..."
I wonder if the author has ever heard of BP.
- Pam
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