When OracleConnection.Direct property is true, dotConnect for Oracle does not require Oracle client libraries installed. When a value is assigned to this property, the OracleConnection is closed. Refer to "Using Direct Mode" article for detailed information.
Target Platforms: Windows 7, Windows Vista SP1 or later, Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2008 (Server Core not supported), Windows Server 2008 R2 (Server Core supported with SP1 or later), Windows Server 2003 SP2