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From: Justin Clift <justin@postgresql.org>
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Subject: Re: [GENERAL] [HACKERS] SAP and MySQL ... [and Benchmark]
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Tom Lane wrote:
<snip>
> I wouldn't mind seeing a "core marketing" team evolve to parallel the
> existing "core technical" team.  But it won't happen by vote.  To the
> extent that the hackers community listens to core on technical issues,
> it's because we've achieved respect by hard work.  The core marketing
> team has to step forward and win their credibility the same way.

Hmmm, interesting idea, and very well put.

:-)

Regards and best wishes,

Justin Clift


> 			regards, tom lane


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