I just posted two emails about open source community management: the first covers the challenges of adding new patch committers to process the increased community patch volume, and the second explores the potential problem of companies hiring away some of our most experienced developers.
Growing Patch CommittersArchive for November 2009
CAOS Open Source Adoption Survey
Monday, November 9th, 2009 by EnterpriseDB
Given current economic conditions, there is considerable interest in open source software and whether open source licensing can help users lower the cost of enterprise computing compared to traditional proprietary licensing.
The 451 Group would like you to contribute to its CAOS Open Source Adoption Survey covering end user attitudes to the potential financial benefits of open source. If you would like to participate, fill out the survey now.
In return for your contribution, you will receive a copy of the research results, which will be delivered in an update to The 451 Group’s second Commercial Adoption of Open Source (CAOS) research report “Cost Conscious: A practical guide for understanding and calculating the financial benefits of open source for enterprise IT projects.” You will also receive an invite to a special 451 Group webcast at which the results will be discussed.
The survey includes about twenty questions. The 451 Group is not asking for details of specific projects, so no sensitive data will be revealed. They are asking about the benefits and risks of open source in general, and how you evaluated the cost of open source in any relevant projects. All responses are of course confidential. The survey will be available for the next two weeks, but please complete it at your earliest convenience.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
CAOS Open Source Adoption SurveyInstalling Postgres Plus Standard Server
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 by Scott MeadEnterpriseDB has taken Postgres to the next level with Postgres Plus Standard Server. Standard Server delivers PostgreSQL 8.4, StackBuilder Plus with UpdateMonitor, pre-integrated enterprise modules, value-added enterprise module testing, and enterprise subscription, support, and packaged services. It’s a simple way to install the database engine and all the tools you need in order to get under way.
Installing Postgres Plus Standard ServerHow to Install Postgres Binaries (in One Click)
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 by Scott MeadIn the Linux world, many people have come to rely on (for better or worse) their distribution package management. Personally, I feel that until this is fixed, Linux will never be a mainstream desktop OS. The problem with using your OS package manager for installing Postgres is that there are no real consistency guidelines from vendor to vendor. How do we get around this problem? Simple!
How to Install Postgres Binaries (in One Click)
