On Wed, 2002-12-18 at 08:53, Dave Page wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Marc G. Fournier [mailto:scrappy@hub.org]
> > Sent: 18 December 2002 14:51
> > To: Robert Treat
> > Cc: pgsql-hackers@postgresql.org
> > Subject: Re: [HACKERS] v7.3.1 tar ready ... please check it ...
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 18 Dec 2002, Robert Treat wrote:
> >
> > > Is this going to be announced to a wider press audience? Has anyone
> > > gone over the "list of things to do when we release" to make sure
> > > things like the websites getting updated or perhaps getting
> > rpm builds
> > > coordinated has been done?
> >
> > No, we don't do that with minor releases ... nothing has
> > changed that needs to be announced, other then a few bugs fixed ...
>
> Maybe we should? The more publicity the better etc...
>
> Regards, Dave
>
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I agree it should be considered. It helps build mind share, which I
think we can all agree is somewhat lacking for PostgreSQL compared to
MySQL. It helps build the impression that PostgreSQL doesn't just sit
idle between major releases. It allows a potential user base to see
"PostgreSQL" more frequently and build interest. It let's people know
that PostgreSQL is constantly being improved.
Mind share is a powerful thing and as any advertiser will tell you,
press releases is one of the best ways to get the word out.
Greg
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Greg Copeland <greg@copelandconsulting.net>
Copeland Computer Consulting