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OSession - Oracle Session Manager - Beta 1
Copyright (c) 1995-1998 by Dieter Oberkofler. All Rights Reserved.
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PURPOSE:
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This utility allows to see the active sessions on an Oracle server.
The most important parameter of a session can be viewed and a session
can be killed.


INSTALLATION:
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Copy the files from the distribution file to a convenient directory.
Typically, I keep these files in a directory along with other small Oracle
utilities.

This utility used the native Oracle OCI (Oracle Call Interface) to access the
Oracle server. No additional drivers are needed to connect to an Oracle server.
OCI itself is the low-level API that allows to use SQL in an Oracle SQL*Net
environment.

This 32-Bit version uses OCI Version 7.3. The specific DLL that
contains the OCI implementation is OCIW32.DLL.

Usually OCI is automatically installed during the installation process of
SQL*Net and should be always available.


REGISTRATION:
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This is a shareware program.  It is not free software.  If you use the
program in a commercial setting, or non-commercially on a regular basis,
you should submit a registration contribution.
The suggested contribution amounts are:

No. of copies        Price per copy (U.S. dollars)
      1-9                   5.00
      10 or more            2.00

Contributors will automatically receive a version that exports an unlimited
number of rows as uuencoded .ZIP files by e-mail. When submitting your
registration, be sure to contact the author at doberkofler@usa.net so
your e-mail address can be placed on the update list.

To register, you may send a check made out to "Dieter Oberkofler" to:

       Dieter Oberkofler
       Czerningasse 8/16
       A-1040 Vienna
       Austria


DISTRIBUTING:
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You may freely distribute the unregistered version of this application
as long as the executable file is not modified in any way, and as long as
this file, README.TXT, are distributed with the executable.


DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT:
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You use this application at your own risk.  All warranties expressed and implied are
disclaimed. Any damages resulting from the use of this application shall not result in
any liability. Except for those associated with the name of this application, all rights
associated with names mentioned in this file and in the accompanying files,
are held by their respective companies.


CONTACTING THE AUTHOR:
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E-mail correspondence concerning this program may be submitted to:

        doberkofler@usa.net

Suggestions for improvements are particularly welcome.


OBTAINING UPDATES:
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The latest version of my tools are currently only available via E-mail or
by accessing my homepage at:
http://members.tripod.com/~DieterOberkofler/project.htm


WHAT IS SHAREWARE:
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Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before 
buying it.  If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you 
are expected to register.  Individual programs differ on details -- some 
request registration while others require it, some specify a maximum 
trial period.  With registration, you get anything from the simple right 
to continue using the software to an updated program with printed 
manual.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the 
copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific exceptions as 
stated below.  Shareware authors are accomplished programmers, just like 
commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable quality.  (In 
both cases there are good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is 
in the method of distribution.  The author specifically grants the right 
to copy and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a 
specific group.  For example, some authors require written permission 
before a commercial disk vendor may copy their Shareware.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.  You should 
find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's 
commercial or Shareware.  The Shareware system makes fitting your needs 
easier, because you can try before you buy.  And because the overhead is 
low, prices are low also.  Shareware has the ultimate money-back 
guarantee -- if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.
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