40 messages in com.mysql.lists.mysqlRe: pricing| From | Sent On | Attachments |
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| WhiteMoor Studio | 19 Jul 1999 10:08 | |
| Paul DuBois | 19 Jul 1999 11:17 | |
| Sasha Pachev | 19 Jul 1999 12:03 | |
| Robert Semenoff | 19 Jul 1999 12:41 | |
| Paul DuBois | 19 Jul 1999 12:57 | |
| David Siebert | 19 Jul 1999 13:18 | |
| Ruben Safir | 19 Jul 1999 13:24 | |
| Nolberto Rojas Gil | 19 Jul 1999 13:34 | |
| Sweeney, Darren L | 19 Jul 1999 13:35 | |
| Robert Semenoff | 19 Jul 1999 13:41 | |
| Webber, William D. | 19 Jul 1999 13:48 | |
| Rich Bowen | 19 Jul 1999 13:51 | |
| Robert Semenoff | 19 Jul 1999 14:03 | |
| Chris Lott | 19 Jul 1999 14:05 | |
| Paul DuBois | 19 Jul 1999 14:11 | |
| Sasha Pachev | 19 Jul 1999 14:11 | |
| Paul DuBois | 19 Jul 1999 14:24 | |
| Paul DuBois | 19 Jul 1999 14:27 | |
| Fred Read | 19 Jul 1999 15:14 | |
| Sasha Pachev | 19 Jul 1999 15:15 | |
| Fred Read | 19 Jul 1999 15:31 | |
| Fred Read | 19 Jul 1999 15:37 | |
| Robert Semenoff | 19 Jul 1999 15:41 | |
| Sasha Pachev | 19 Jul 1999 15:57 | |
| Fred Read | 19 Jul 1999 16:36 | |
| Antony T Curtis | 19 Jul 1999 16:55 | |
| Fulko Hew | 20 Jul 1999 05:27 | |
| sin...@cytanet.com.cy | 20 Jul 1999 06:49 | |
| sin...@cytanet.com.cy | 20 Jul 1999 06:52 | |
| James Bailey | 20 Jul 1999 06:52 | |
| Sasha Pachev | 20 Jul 1999 09:38 | |
| Lew Barnesson | 20 Jul 1999 09:54 | |
| Fulko Hew | 20 Jul 1999 10:10 | |
| Sasha Pachev | 20 Jul 1999 10:23 | |
| Kevin Smith | 20 Jul 1999 10:47 | |
| Lew Barnesson | 20 Jul 1999 10:57 | |
| Van | 20 Jul 1999 16:37 | |
| Technische Dienst | 21 Jul 1999 00:45 | |
| Michael Widenius | 30 Jul 1999 17:43 | |
| Altman Taylor | 30 Jul 1999 18:46 |
| Subject: | Re: pricing |
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| From: | Sasha Pachev (sas...@direct1.com) |
| Date: | 07/19/1999 02:11:49 PM |
| List: | com.mysql.lists.mysql |
"Webber, William D." wrote:
I am not a big fan of Microsoft products, but have to use them where I work as well. A lot of people simply don't realize that in corporate environments, many IT decisions are mandated. For example we have to use Internet Explorer version 4.0 here-- there is nothing we can do about it. On top of that, our firewall won't pass FTP traffic-- so downloading is not just against company policy, it's logistically not possible.
Hey, if you just have one open port, incoming or outgoing - someone can help you out - all you need is someone with his own server and desire to cooperate - let me know if you need to download something - we can syphon it it :-)
On a serious note, there is a good way to make IT managers wisen up - find a better job without those stupid policies (I bet you can find one that would even pay quite a bit better), and then when giving notice.make sure to mention that their download policy was something that made you really think of looking for another job - you will accomplish a couple of good things - better job for yourself, and a good chance for your colleges to never have to deal with those restrictions, and maybe even a pay raise for them if the management is smart.
Many people who aren't used to working at a large centrally controled company aren't aware of facts like that. That's one of the reasons I get a kick out of web sites that have a spash page that says "If you aren't using yadyada browser, go download it to look at our site." Cheers, Will
-- Sasha Pachev http://www.sashanet.com/ (home) http://www.direct1.com/ (work)