Re: PostgreSQL a slow DB?

pgman wrote:
> Relaxin wrote:
> > > Except when it doesn't work. It's a completely non-scientific method
> > > of determining answers, and has *enormous* bias due to ignorance.
> > >
> >
> > That has been my question all along...
> > Instead of "beating" people down when they (and others) have a concern,
> > rather it's real or not, you guy have to put real concrete information and
> > solutions out there to counter these misconceptions.
> >
> > My co-workers and I believe that PG is slow.
> > A way of helping this is by providing a solution to configuring the database
> > to work the best for a person setup, or give them some general parameters to
> > look into.
> >
> > The impression of PG being slow will not be solved by statements such as
> > "Some people believe Elvis is still alive."
>
> Let me tell you what I say at trade show booths when someone asks why
> they should use PostgreSQL rather than MySQL:
>
> "Oh, I think you should use MySQL. It has a nice cute name."
>
> Of course, the questioner gets this strange look on their face, and
> might ask another question, or just leave.
>
> Of course, the question is similar to, "Convince me to date your
> sister." It isn't a very reasonable question.

Just to clarify, only one person hasn't realized it was a joke, and it
usually is a nice opener for discussion. We all get a laugh out of it
with other booth staff talking about PostgreSQL and me making ridiculous
arguments on why they should use MySQL.

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