Re: mysql.org

[Van]

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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