RE: mysql.org

[Carsten H. Pedersen]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: jef@stripped
> [mailto:jef@stripped]On Behalf Of Justin Farnsworth
> Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2001 4:56 AM
> Hassan:
> 
> I respectfully disagree with your suggestion that such a site
> would spread confusion and give discredit to MySQL.
> 
> I think it is a fine distinction to
> say the (slight?) difference between mysql.com and mysql.org
> would lead to confusion.  Are you confused by the extant
> "mysql.net"?  What about xmysql.com?  There have been arguments
> by both parties that these so-called "support sites" are in
> everyone's interest.  This practice is common, just think
> of linux-help.com/linux-support.com/linux-this-or-that.com
> ad infinitum, and all these play in certain niches without
> necessarily confusing the linux user, or to-be linux user.

I see one HUGE difference between these support sites and .net,
in regards to .com: Every one but .net clearly state that 
this is a product of MySQL AB, tell people about and make 
very explicit links mysql.com. 

I came across mysql.org through a search engine some days before
this discussion exploded. I, too, wondered why there was no
mention of the people behind the web page, what the intent
of the page was, etc. One thing I did notice, though, was that
not mention AT ALL was made of either MySQL AB or mysql.com.
This is still the case today.

While people may download the software and documentation, they 
are completely cut off from the existing community @ .com.

I am in no position to discuss the technical merits or legal
issues concerning the NuSphere debacle in this context; As such,
my point of view is limited to the fact that I see .org as an
attempt to pull people away from/split up the community 
surrounding .com. I wonder why anyone would consider this
a bright idea.

/ Carsten
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Carsten H. Pedersen
keeper and maintainer of the bitbybit.dk MySQL FAQ
http://www.bitbybit.dk/mysqlfaq