hi, some of you might be aware that I have submitted a grant request to the TPF that was focusing on two things: 1) fund-raising for TPF 2) promoting Perl on various non-Perl events
The main selling point to the companies was providing help to them to find Perl developers.[1] I'd like to extend the proposal with some ideas on supporting development of CPAN modules and on improved contact with vendors. That means if my grant gets accepted I'll work on these items as well along with the fund-raising and promotion. As I am only a user of DBI and with very limited usage I'll need your help. I'd like to get your input regarding database vendors, the relevant DBDs and the relationship with the vendors. Which DBDs need a lot of investment? How do you think vendors could help? (Giving money?, Giving software licenses? Allocating developer time?) Which vendors are already involved? Should this go through TPF or do you think there are better channels for this? Who could help me in building up the contacts at the vendors? regards Gabor http://szabgab.com/ [1] http://news.perlfoundation.org/2010/06/hague-grant-application-perl-e.html
