Re: FAQ or so?

From: Richard Huxton <dev(at)archonet(dot)com>
To: Jean-Christophe Arnu <jx(at)tuxfarm(dot)org>
Cc: PostgreSQL Advocacy <pgsql-advocacy(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: Re: FAQ or so?
Date: 2005-02-23 16:30:33
Message-ID: 421CAFA9.8030302@archonet.com
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Jean-Christophe Arnu wrote:
> I think it's also a "psychological"
> problem.

This is the heart of the matter. Actually addressing the issue of
"someone to sue" is probably irrelevant. Finding what it is that drives
their fear is the important thing. Then, you either need to neutralise
that fear or reverse it (so they fear NOT switching). This sort of stuff
is routine with sales-people, harder for most technical types.

> People doesn't want (cowardness regarding to their carreer in
> public or private area) to take the risk of making choices that could
> make them appear as only responsible as person.

Fear of failure is usually stronger than desire for success. Also, don't
forget they or their colleagues might have put a lot of
effort/reputation into installing Oracle/MSSQL in the first place.

--
Richard Huxton
Archonet Ltd

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