Re: Script file to do back up of OnLine database

> > > > > Hi there, > > > > We have recently move from Informix Standard Engine (SE) to Informix > > OnLine. On our old Engine, we have a rooster for our staff to back the > > databases at the end of the day. > > I want to know where you get these trained roosters. I've seen them > play piano and play tic tac toe, but I haven't seen one that I'd trust > to perform a archive properly. I would imagine that they would be > cheaper than a full time night operator, although they may have a problem > with bursting large print runs and such. > > Obligatory -> :-) :-) > > Have a day, > > Will > (villy@collinscomp.com) > These are specially trained roosters known as 'Norwegian Blues' their trademark is their beautiful plumage. These can generally be found in pet stores in the UK. Their export is carefully controlled so you'll have to apply to about 87 different governmental bodies to get one out of there. Yes they do tend to play piano and tic-tac-toe when they are bored - or waiting for an archive to complete, but this has proven to be much cheaper than the old trip to the coffee pot. Use of these roosters as operators also allows the cleaning staff ample time to clean the restrooms after hours. There are certain models which have been trained to burst large runs - you need to ask for this model (the Bursting Norwegian Blue) if that is one of your requirements. Of course the cost for this specialized model is somewhat higher. They can also be ordered through HP (see model number 005-7483-982-6452 with applicable options 45692 and 76523). deadly serious j. _____________________________________________________________________________ Jack Parker | "A lawyer is a learned gentleman Hewlett Packard, BSMC Boise, Idaho, USA| who rescues your estate from your jparker@hpbs3645.boi.hp.com | enemies and keeps it for himself." (208) 396-5388 (W) (208) 384-1623 (H) | -Henry Broughman _____________________________________________________________________________ Any opinions expressed herein are my own and not those of my employers. _____________________________________________________________________________