1. Oracle FAQ. The homepage is at:  http://www.orafaq.com/
* For FAQ topics, use this link: http://www.orafaq.com/faqmain.htm
* To get to the discussion forums, you can either use the above link and then
select "Forums/ Chats" from the frame on the left under "General", or use this
direct link: http://www.orafaq.com/faqmessg.htm
* The good thing about this site is that they notify you through email when
your question gets answered. So, you won't need to check the site all the time
just to see whether your question was answered or not!
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2. Oracle Tech Net - very valuable resource!
* http://technet.oracle.com/support/htdocs/discussions.htm - use this link first to join the Tech Net.

*  http://technet.oracle.com/support/bboard/discussions.htm - use this link with your login once you have joined.

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3. Oracle University
* If not registered, go to  http://education.oracle.com/membership/member.html
* If registered, you can use the following link.
  a. Go to http://education.oracle.com/studentunion/index.html,
  b. Click Online Forums
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4. Web Board by "Duke Engineering and O'Reilly & Associates, Inc."
* http://webboard.capu.net/~dba
* You can login as a guest but you can't post any questions unless you're a
member. Membership is free and doesn't take long to subscribe.
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5. Oracle Install at http://www.oracle.com/support/oracleinstall/
* This site offers tips about installation. They also have a section where you
can send them a question about any issue related to installation. I've asked
them some questions and they did reply to me!
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