[osol-mktg] MySQL Conference

[Laura Ramsey]

That's huge. Thanks!
LKR


Stephen Lau wrote:

> 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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