Re: Comparing databases - Mailing list pgsql-advocacy

From Bruce Momjian
Subject Re: Comparing databases
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Msg-id 200311130407.hAD47VK16942@candle.pha.pa.us
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In response to Re: Comparing databases  ("scott.marlowe" <scott.marlowe@ihs.com>)
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scott.marlowe wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Nov 2003, Andrew Sullivan wrote:
>
> > On Wed, Nov 12, 2003 at 07:01:00AM -0500, Ned Lilly wrote:
> > > All I'm saying is that from the outside, IMHO, it just creates more
> > > problems than it solves.  To use a favorite metaphor from this
> > > list, PHB's will read that and smell instability.  I repeat, why
> > > volunteer it?  Just say there are many firms providing support
> > > today, and it's used at X, Y, and Z companies.
> >
> > I second this.
>
> Me too.  How about something along the lines of "Postgresql is supported
> by several different companies, ensuring that no one company can drive the
> project in any one direction against the best interests of the community"?

How about:

  Me too.  How about something along the lines of "Postgresql is supported
  by several different companies, preventing vendor lock-in.
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