Comments on: Fear and Loathing in Open Source Marketing http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/ Linux, Open Source and Social Media Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:09:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Tanner Lovelace http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/#comment-193 Tanner Lovelace Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:33:26 +0000 http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/#comment-193 Your first link to the press release is generating a "Page Not Found" error. I believe you're probably looking for this link instead: http://acquia.com/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/acquia-receives-7-million-series-financing Your first link to the press release is generating a “Page Not Found” error. I believe you’re probably looking for this link instead:

http://acquia.com/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/acquia-receives-7-million-series-financing

]]> By: botchagalupe http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/#comment-192 botchagalupe Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:22:35 +0000 http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/#comment-192 Mark, You know I love Drupal. Just when I fell in love with Drupal I noticied three disturbing things happen. Buytaert trademarked Drupal, then Acquia was formed and then they got funding. I also think VC's can ruin a company really fast. I have kept a close eye on them and I think you are right it is a tricky business. I recently wrote an article about them Go Big or Go Home - http://www.johnmwillis.com/enterprise-search/go-big-or-go-home/ I hope the do the right thing and I think they will. Johnmwillis.com Mark,

You know I love Drupal. Just when I fell in love with Drupal I noticied three disturbing things happen. Buytaert trademarked Drupal, then Acquia was formed and then they got funding. I also think VC’s can ruin a company really fast. I have kept a close eye on them and I think you are right it is a tricky business. I recently wrote an article about them Go Big or Go Home - http://www.johnmwillis.com/enterprise-search/go-big-or-go-home/

I hope the do the right thing and I think they will.

Johnmwillis.com

]]> By: royrubin http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/#comment-191 royrubin Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:44:19 +0000 http://socializedsoftware.com/2008/03/01/fear-and-loathing-in-open-source-marketing/#comment-191 <blockquote>Find complimentary, not antagonistic, ways to monetize this success which is their next step</blockquote> Very good point. I think the challenge will be to create a company that is embraced by the community and doesn't alienate it. Time will tell but I feel confident the team behind Acquia understands the challenges and diplomacy required to build a successful company that makes the Drupal product and brand stronger. Roy / Magento

Find complimentary, not antagonistic, ways to monetize this success which is their next step

Very good point. I think the challenge will be to create a company that is embraced by the community and doesn’t alienate it. Time will tell but I feel confident the team behind Acquia understands the challenges and diplomacy required to build a successful company that makes the Drupal product and brand stronger.

Roy / Magento

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