"Trying to get Oracle to install on any GNU/Linux system seems to be
quite a challenge. Unfortunately, installing it on a Debian GNU/Linux
system seems to be even *more* difficult than *normal*. And, since
Oracle *does not* officially support Debian, that leaves you out in the
*cold* in regards to getting support from them. (If the price tag for
their support didn't already do that...)"


http://www.the-love-shack.net/oracle-on-sid.html