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From Gregory Holston
Subject what is "cost"?
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Msg-id Pine.SUN.3.91.990423160744.17226A-100000@shell
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Hi All,

I just did an explain and was wondering what is meant by cost.  I just 
got a 72.983 cost from a query I found not working.  Any info or pointers 
would be appreciated.

Thanks,

-Greg

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