Re: Perpetuating the myth...annoying

On Mon, 5 Apr 2004, Joshua D. Drake wrote:

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> > Just an idea, why don't we run a postgresql vs mysql benchmark ? I can
> > put the servers, but I have little experience
> > on running a benchmark. If someone is willing to help I will grant him
> > access and we can end up with some clean results
> > and a nice article on dotgeek with something effective like "PostgreSQL
> > is faster then MySQL: Here's why"
>
> We might get in trouble with their (MySQL) trademark guys with this:
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> D. Damaging Use.
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> The MySQL AB Marks may not be used in a manner or with respect to
> products that will decrease the value of the MySQL AB Marks or otherwise
> impair or damage MySQL AB's brand integrity, reputation or goodwill,
> including (without limitation) use in a manner that is unethical,
> offensive, disparaging, defamatory, illegal or in bad taste.

This runs in the face of 'fair comment' law established in most
democracies. However, how fair the comment is often depends on how well
paid your lawyer is. :-(.

Gavin