Britt Johnston wrote:
>
> As far as mysql.org goes, what NuSphere would like to see is a
> non-profit organization running that site - we have been consistent
> in this desire for over a year, but it has been opposed by Monty
> and David. I discussed this with Monty as recently as a few weeks
> ago in June and July and as always he was not interested - I
> appreciate he is entitled to that opinion as I am entitled to
> believe that it is time to take this step in the MySQL community.
> I invite all those who are skeptical to join mysql.org and be part
> of its formation.
>
> Britt
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> D. Britton Johnston
Britt:
Why is it necessary to create such a site? What is Progress' goal in doing so?
MySQL.com, despite David's disclaimer that it isn't perfect is enormously
useful. This list's value is immeasurable. I might see value in a
gemini.lists.mysql.com entity, or gemini.mysql.com, if your db is compelling.
I've heard gemini adds value, but, don't know what that added value might be.
I programmed in Progress 6 years ago and found it ... interesting. Not bad;
but, certainly interesting. I don't know if Progress looks more like SQL since
my use of it, but, I doubt we're talking about Progress in those terms any
more. I wouldn't know. I've been working with MySQL for the past 4 years and
plan to continue doing so.
FWIW, I always thought Progress was a competent product, and, in my past used it
with huge success. So, I've always felt good about it. I was very excited last
year when Progress announced MySQL support.
This message from you is very encouraging. I'm impressed with it's candor and
even tone. It's been a rough week for you and the people you work with, I'm
sure. I doubt anyone here wants to see a dissolution of Nusphere and MySQL's
relationship.
Speaking for myself only, I'd like to see MySQL content/discussions stay where
they are, and, development efforts continue to be maintained/announced for the
core MySQL application at mysql.com, and, if there's any value in a mysql.org
portal for issues extraneous to the core of mysql, fine, but, with a name that
doesn't dilute the MySQL trademark.
Hope you and the principles at MySQL can find common ground and move in a
constructive direction. Monty and crew deserve a positive outcome to this
issue.
Best Regards,
Van
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