Why is "jdbc:oracle:thin" called a thin driver?

[Harish]

Hi,
Why is "jdbc:oracle:th in" called a thin driver?

Thanks in advance.
Harish.

[Jim Kennedy]

Re: Why is "jdbc:orac le:thin" called a thin driver?

Because it does not need the Oracle client to be installed whereas the thick
drivers do.
Jim

"Harish" <cybermatey@yah oo.comwrote in message
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Hi,
Why is "jdbc:oracle:th in" called a thin driver?
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Thanks in advance.
Harish.