Bruce, The 'sponsor' thing is probably a little too strong, but I can take a look around and see what I can scrounge up.
As far as talking about Oracle stuff with regards to Linux, I could probably chat a bit about it. I would say that there are two possible conversations: Technology and Marketing. The basics are this from a technology front (which is what I work on): Oracle has three pieces of 'core technology': The database, the application server, and the development tools suite. I work on the application server team, specifically on Oracle9iAS Portal which is a component of the application server. Thus I could probably talk most intelligently about that. I could also talk about our strategy in the middle tier generically (which applies to Linux because we make our software available on Linux). With a PC set up for internet access I could log into some systems and show demonstrations of Oracle9iAS Portal. All of this software is the 'hey give us money if you use it for production systems' kind of software. On the other hand it is all 'free for the taking' from our web site if you want to play/learn on your own (no keys or timeouts or anything like that). * On the marketing front, like specific details on our Linux strategy (distros, futures, etc.), I would have to corner some of the Linux folks here and get a briefing which I could then deliver. Let me know if either subjects are of interest to anyone. Also remember that I do live out here on the left coast now, so this is kind of a 'special one time offer'. I'll be in the Nashua area from the 15th through the 27th. I don't mind taking a night or two out of my vacation to talk to Linux folks. Assume the standard speaking fee applies: At least one free glass of beer! Rich * See web site for the complete details including the true wording of the agreements. http://otn.oracle.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I presume you mean October 23rd (the new meeting date)... > > If Oracle would like to "sponsor" the meeting and provide some free CDs, Tee- > shirts, hats, mugs, ... that would totally marvelous. Oracle would get a mention > at meeting start and, of course, during the give-away! (And we could probably > put a link on our web site.) If Oracle doesn't want to sponsor the meeting, then > just bring whatever you can scrounge! Can't have enough prizes you know! > > Do you feel qualified/desirous to talk about something Oracle-ish at a chapter > meeting? (Chapter Leaders: this is a hint!) > > --Bruce > > Quoting Richard Soule <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > Just wanted to give a heads up. I'll see if I can find any Oracle Linux > > stuff to bring. Anyone have any requests? > > > > Rich > > ------------------------------------------------- > This mail sent through IMP: www.milessmithfarm.net
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