Re: Press FAQ/Volunteer FAQ

Hi,

Josh Berkus wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I'd like some help on writing up a FAQ for the regional contacts for the 8.0
> release to avoid accidentially giving the press bad facts or putting our
> people on the spot.  Can folks please comment on it with
> corrections/additions?
>
> http://pgfoundry.org/docman/view.php/1000047/26/press_FAQ.txt
>
> This will also become part of our new press page at www.postgresql.org when
> the new site goes up.
>

I thought of few on my own. They are not exactly related to new release etc.
but these could be thrown by new users. It would be better if all the press
contacts could sing the same tune.

These needs to be elaborated though. I have just chalked out few points from a
newbie-postgresql user's POV.

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Q: Tell me about the native Windows support
A: - It's new.
    - It is available only on Windows 2000 or better.
    - It is expected to be fully functional.
    - Performance *may* not be as good as Unix/PostgreSQL.
    - Test before you use.
    - Remember, it is new.

Q: What are the GUI tools available for PostgreSQL
A: See http://techdocs.postgresql.org/guides/GUITools

Q: PostgreSQL does not perform very well compared to <foo>
A: - PostgreSQL has conservative defaults compared to other databases. One has
to tune them for production purposes
    - http://www.varlena.com/varlena/GeneralBits/Tidbits/perf.html
    - http://www.varlena.com/varlena/GeneralBits/Tidbits/annotated_conf_e.html
    - Test for your own workload. Synthetic benchmarks are seldom any good.
    - Do read release notes for bug fixes and performance enhancements

Q: Where do I get PostgreSQL?
A: - Mirror list
    - Location of windows installer
    - Other Quickstart material

Q: What are learning materials available for PostgreSQL?
A: - PostgreSQL manual
    - http://techdocs.postgresql.org/
    - Books
    - Third party materials
    - Any others

Q: What paid support options do I have in my area (<foo>)?
A: <<TODO>>

Q: Where is official PostgreSQL FAQ?
A: http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faqs/FAQ.html

Q: What are available electronic forums
A: - Mailings lists at http://www.postgresql.org/lists.html
    - Archives are linked from same page
    - http://www.pgsql.ru/db/pgsearch/
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On a off-topic note, it would be real cool if we could have a registered
postgresql users/companies/products page, similar to linux
counter(http://counter.li.org/). I think it would definitely add some more
weight to our claim that it is used worldwide.


  Shridhar