Re: have you seen this?

Hi!

Neil Conway wrote:
>> I'd like to suggest doing the same things in technical perspective:
>> why implementing the functionality on client side is *bad*, length of
>> MySQL's release cycles, creating some "switching" stories, this kind
>> of stuff.
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> I am opposed to "advocating PostgreSQL" in this manner (regardless of
> how effective it may or may not be). Promoting PostgreSQL ought to be
> centered on explaining why PostgreSQL is a good DBMS, not trash-talking
> the competition.

And that is the problem with PostgreSQL advocacy effort: they explain why their
product is *good*, while everyone else explains why their product is *better*.

See my point?

> We should have faith that our users are capable of
> evaluating their database options and choosing the one that suites their
> needs best (which may or may not be PostgreSQL; I think Josh's point
> that SQLLite / MySQL are adequate for many people is a good one).

I am not suggesting forcing PostgreSQL down the throats, either. I am speaking
of people who may benefit from the switch (e.g. people who right *now* are
considering switch to MySQL 4.1 or even 5.0), but need some *additional* push in
the right direction.