Re: Experts vs do-it-yourselfers

I'd probably be more of a dribbler than a pourer for $$, but could
contribute 300 hours (my company) annually of  effort.  Would NOT want
to be the task-manger, but could be a worker bee.

A new list "Commercial Advocates" may be a thought.

Thanks,
Mike





Josh Berkus wrote:

> Mike,
>
>> I suggest throwing a trial balloon out there and see
>> if some real marketing pro's (preferably
>> International) grab it. Being able to say that
>> PostgreSQL is a "success story" is much like
>> PostgreSQL saying "XYZ (insert Monster company) is a
>> happy user".  Wouldn't surprise me to see users
>> increase by 5x over the course of a full,
>> implemented year.
>
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> Now, some of us (mostly foundation organizers) have talked about
> having a PostgreSQL trade association so that the supporting companies
> could pour money into joint marketing of PostgreSQL.  I think that
> would be a lot more likely to be successful than trying to form a
> relationship with outside marketing via this list.
>
> --Josh
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