abt starting of oracle 10g in ubuntu

[bikramthakur]

is thr anbody who can help me...... in the oracle 10g database setup in ubuntu......m not able to start the database as i get the error on the screen that comes after i select APPLICATION->ORACLE 10g express edition "Operation failed. bikramjit is not a member of 'dba' group."

[Partyboi2]

Open a terminal (Applications>Accessories>Terminal) and add the user to the group.

sudo usermod -a -G dba bikramjit

[bikramthakur]

Thanks Mr. Partyboi2.....but now when i m going to start the database than m not gettin the any screen.....frankly speakin m the new user of oracle ..... so will u plz tell me hw to start the database ....

[Partyboi2]

Sorry I don't actually use oracle so don't know if I would b e much help. If you are using hardy maybe you can follow this guide (http://www.pythian.com/blogs/968/installing-oracle-11g-on-ubuntu-804-lts-hardy-heron) for installing oracle 11g and see if it solves your problem.

[bikramthakur]

no m not using hardy ....!!