[osol-mktg] MySQL Conference

[Stephen Lau]

Hey Laura,
	Yes, definitely.  Hopefully more than just a couple. :)
If for some reason I don't give out all the Nexenta CDs at FISL next 
week, I'll bring those back and Ben can take the remainder to the MySQL 
conference.

cheers,
steve

Laura Ramsey wrote:
> 
> Cool. you're definitely on the list.
> I'll also connect you to MDE directly so they could possibly take you up 
> on this offer.
> 
> Hey, Stephen:  Is it possible to have a couple of the DVDs around / 
> available for this?
> 
> LKR
> 
> 
> Ben Rockwood wrote:
> 
>> Thanks for the details Laura,
>>
>> I'll definitely take one.  I'm requesting vacation for those 3 days 
>> with plans to be there.
>>
>> When you get a feel for how much we can ask for at the event I'd be 
>> interested to know.  I'm hoping that they don't choose just to do the 
>> standard plugs.  If I had my choice I'd request 2 X4200's and a 3510.  
>> Also, having DVD's on hand is going to help drive interest 
>> significantly.  Being able to plug the systems, the storage, and the 
>> OS as a single offering is key at a show like this, and showing that 
>> OpenSolaris addresses the "gotta be an open stack, end to end" issue 
>> on many folks minds is a good thing.  Just being there with a 
>> workstation or two will work but not be nearly as effective as 
>> demo'ing the actual sorts of systems and solutions these customers 
>> will actually desire.
>>
>> I've got a T2000 sitting here, so in the event that we want to demo 
>> OpenSolaris on Niagra but can't secure systems, I can bring mine.  
>> While its a MySQL show and X4x00 systems are a better play there, 
>> these customers will also be interested in the web component, where 
>> Niagara can really shine.
>> benr.
>>
>>
>> Laura Ramsey wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Ben!
>>>
>>> We've got our foot in the door with the folks in Sun's Marketing 
>>> Development Engineering team that is running this show.
>>> This guy is busier than a 1 arm paper hanger...and he's not been able 
>>> to send us a run down of what exactly is happening at our pod.
>>>
>>> BUT--
>>> He's said we can get a "few" passes...so if there are takers...let me 
>>> know and I'll get you in.
>>> I'd recommend that we give away t-shirts, and just be around for the 
>>> buzz factor. When we find out what else is going on, we'll figure out 
>>> what we can do to take advantage of it.
>>>
>>> So, who would like a pass?
>>> First come, first serve!
>>>
>>> Ben?
>>> Alan?
>>> Jim?
>>>
>>> LKR
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ben Rockwood wrote:
>>>
>>>> MySQL is holding a conference April 24-27, 2006 in Santa Clara.  
>>>> Having a look at the sponsors list, Sun is a Gold sponsor, and 
>>>> looking at the exhibits list, Sun has a booth.
>>>>
>>>> Can we get details on whats going to be represented at the Sun booth 
>>>> at this event?  Will OpenSolaris have a formal presence or will we 
>>>> need to organize something solo?
>>>>
>>>> This is a really excellent event for us to get the word out.  MySQL 
>>>> is driving a large chunk of the market and one of the stipulations 
>>>> tends to be "open from end-to-end", which the interpret as meaning 
>>>> Linux... we need to change that perception and this is an excellent 
>>>> event at which to do that.  We'd be far more productive there than 
>>>> at LinuxWorld.
>>>>
>>>> If we've got details, we should start planning.  If not, perhaps we 
>>>> need to start knocking on doors to work out something.
>>>>
>>>> benr.
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>>>
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