[osol-mktg] MySQL Conference

[Laura Ramsey]

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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