title: Workaround for 'System.Data.OracleClient requires Oracle client software version 8.1.7 or greater.'
body: <p>I need a workaround on this issue that I am currently facing. I am retrieving records from the oracle database using Enterprise Library DAAB, but when I reached the <code>ExecuteReader</code> method call, I get this error. I checked other links for solutions which says that I need to install the client to be able to fix this but still no avail.</p>
  
  <p>The server which I am connecting to is (i think) of a lower version based on the error. It would be fine if I were to install it, but this is out of my jurisdiction as this is handled by the DBA.</p>
  
  <p>I would like to know if there is any other way for me to retrieve records. Do I need to use the <code>openquery()</code> or not?</p>