FreeTDS Development Group

[ZIGLIO Frediano <Frediano.Ziglio AT vodafoneomnitel.it>]

> 
> Frediano mentioned:
> 
> > sql7 w/ tds 4.2 dump (server)
> 
> We can crash a SQL Server 7.0 server?  
> 
> I'm not aware of this, didn't add it to the readme, and would 
> rather not
> prove it by getting my DBA mad at me.  What are the 
> particulars, please?  
> 

Yes
Client tru64, tds 4.2, dblib test t0017 (bulk copy) cause sql7 to crash. 
I don't remember version of sql7...

> There are a couple of service packs that can be applied to 
> SQL Server 7.0
> regarding non-native connections.  One supported TDS 5.0.  
> IIRC, TDS 4.2
> worked out of the box, no service pack needed.  I wonder if 
> the problem is
> related to the presence (or absence) of the 5.0 sp.  
> 
> If we can hurt both a Sybase and a Microsoft server with TDS 
> 4.2, well, that
> will make the error easier to isolate, at least.  :/
> 
freddy77

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