Re: 7.4 Press Release -- Draft #4

On Thu, 24 Jul 2003, Josh Berkus wrote:

> Robert,
>
> > > As a thought, is it worth mentioning that there'll be a "commercial
> > > grade" proper Open Source PostgreSQL replication system available
> > > simultaneous to the 7.4 release?  It's one of those things that is often
> > > asked about in higher-end installations, so letting people know in the
> > > press release (widest possible audience) makes sense.
> >
> > I'd rather spin it off as its own press release...
>
> Hmmm ... don't think I agree.  The donation of eRServer is our "sexiest"
> feature for 7.4, and one of 3-4 items to make the press pay attention to the
> release.
>
> Also, if we send two releases within 2 weeks of each other,
> 1) Most reporters won't read them both, and
> 2) we won't get both of them together in time.

No. We'll get two stories. I'd run it seperately.

Gavin