Thread: Re: O.k. wait :) on the Postgres Book

Re: O.k. wait :) on the Postgres Book

From
Vince Vielhaber
Date:
On Wed, 21 Mar 2001, Joshua D. Drake wrote:

> > >
> > > I guess that's what's confusing.  Why does GB have to agree to let you
> > > distribute software that's from the PostgreSQL Global Development Group?
> >
> > Definitely a very very good point ... Joshua, you are free to include
> > *any* version of PgSQL with your book ... nobody needs to get permission
> > from anyone to do so, never have needed, never will need ... its open
> > source software ...
>
> Hello,
>
> I would like to note, before there is any miscommunication that GB was
> only concerned with the way the name was presented. E.g;
>
>
> PostgreSQL Great Bridge version 7.1
>
>
> The only thing that have requested is that we be more clear about the
> product by stating:
>
> Great Bridge PostgreSQL version 7.1.
>
> I believe they have a valid point in want to protect their name.
>
> On the flip side, I hope that you guys find the book we are developing a
> useful one.

How about  "PostgreSQL version 7.1"  It's NOT Great Bridge's software!
That's like saying it's not Microsoft Windows, it's Great Bridge Windows!

Vince.
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