Getting column info from Oracle table you don't own (without using describe)

How would one get columns information on table which he doesn't own, but has select granted? This is, without using DESCRIBE table_name

My answer is:

select owner, column_name from all_tab_columns where table_name = 'STUDENT';

Creating a branch in Perforce with P4V

I recently wanted to create a private branch to experiment with some stuff in a Perforce repository. Coming from a SVN history, I had to figure out what 'branching' means in Perforce.

Perforce uses the word "integrate" for most branching activities. What's a little strange is that you 'integrate' to create the branch, then you 'integrate' to merge the branch later.

I'm still not completely sure what that means

First, create a new branch spec. Use File > New > Branch Mapping. (To edit it later, use View > Branch Mappings). In it, I created "CLOUD_CRAZE" as the name of my branch, then gave it a branch spec of

//depot/kaptest.com/jboss_apps/kaptest_3.1/DEV/... //depot/kaptest.com/jboss_apps/kaptest_3.1/branches/CLOUD_CRAZE/DEV/...

Next, you need to actually execute the branch creation, which is done with "Integrate..."

Choose the "CLOUD_CRAZE" entry in the Workspace that I currently have sync'd. Context Menu > Integrate ... "Use Branch Specification"

Select my branch mapping "CLOUD_CRAZE"

Use "Preview" to indicate that it seems to have the right mapping together

Use "Integrate" to actually start the branch/copy.

It churns for a while and appears to be creating my copy. NOTE: It appears that P4 does client-side copying and branching, so this takes a LOOOOONG time if you have big files.

When finished, I know have files in ~/MyCodeProjects/juan_rtcap/kaptest.com/jboss_apps/kaptest_3.1/branches/CLOUD_CRAZE/DEV

Finally, you must submit this into perforce in order to see it in your Depot and Voila!!!

You're all set!