Re: http://www.pgsql.com/register/submit.php

On Sun, Oct 12, 2003 at 03:01:39PM +0200, Peter Eisentraut wrote:

First, I think collecting addresses from users is something that an
open-source project should never do. It's what makes them stand out from
packages with annoying license requirements.

Couldn't agree more.

Third, the method is flawed, because only users that install source
packages manually are invited to register. I believe that the majority of
users use prepackaged versions.

Even being a developer does not prevent me from using prepackaged
version for some or even most needs I have. So, yes, I agree completely
here too.

Fourth, the registration is run not by the project but by a commercial
company. That seems inappropriate for all the reasons you can imagine.

And another "me too". I'd say let's remove it unless someone has some
good reasoning.

Michael
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