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Unzip the downloaded archives into a single temporary folder on your local drive. | Client Type | Description | Ideal for
Supports Windows 7, 8, and 10 (compatibility may vary by specific 12c release version). Provides core OCI, ODP
Do not use the main OTN page (which defaults to 19c/21c/23c). Instead: