[OSGeo-Discuss] Commercial support (Company profile improvement options)
Frank Warmerdam
warmerdam at pobox.com
Fri Sep 3 09:59:48 PDT 2010
Bob Basques wrote:
> All,
>
> I know this has to be created and managed somehow, but here are some
> ideas on this:
>
> * Could there be some way of collecting business information related
> to not only OpenSource software but also a means for companies to
> describe themselves in their own words, even as it pertains to
> non-open products, as these are often a concern when bidding on
> projects.
> * A simple one pager type of thing, listing software (open and
> proprietary, possibly with the Open source stuff highlighted and
> linked) and a general company resume, maybe even including a link
> section for past projects.
> * Inclusion of the prospective company logo on the profile page.
> * A list of company partners.
> * It would be real nice as a company owner for example, to be able
> to link directly to a OSGEO "support" registry page. I think a
> system like this would keep things updated regularly. I keep
> forgetting the entry is even in there for my interests because I
> don't touch it enough.
Bob,
I really think those who register as service providers should just
make an effort to provide the above details as they see fit on a
landing page on their own web site. It feels like you are trying to
overcomplicate what is actually kept track of in the registry.
Best regards,
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