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SGI Announces Restructuring, Cuts 400 Jobs

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the downsized-layoffs dept.

kerneljacabo writes "Yikes! SGI seems to be the lastest victim of the economic downturn. Today they announced an extensive 'restructuring,' which includes releasing about 10% (400) of their employess. Seems like no one is immune." SGI claims this'll save them $40M, as well as improve their performance next fiscal year.

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  1. vomjom likes it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    up da butt.

    FP

  2. time for action by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Someone needs to be invaded over this!!!

  3. Sorry, a bit offtopic, but necessary. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Got bandwidth? Mad at SCO? Download a 5mb file from here or launch an unspecified number of wget processes:

    wget http://www.sco.com/images/pdf/eserver/eserver_sysa dmin.pdf

    This way, you'll know how to administrate their linux server which they discontinued.

  4. Re:Um, this can't be right by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    hiring pretty young men

    Pretty young men? You must be in heaven.

  5. But... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    does it run linux?

    1. Re:But... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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      Neo: Slashdot? You mean the tech news site?
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  6. Way to go Slashdot by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I read this on CNN's site about 2 weeks ago.

  7. Re:Erm by crow · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yes, the job postings are likely blatant fakes. Many job postings, especially those with bizarre requirements, are for positions already filled by people with H1-B visas, and they have to advertise the positions to demonstrate that there are no U.S. citizens that can fill them, so they are justified in renewing the visas.

    Also, the company is probably trying to get rid of the chaff. But the primary reason is probably as stated to save money, and they can do that with the least pain by laying off the least productive people ("chaff").

  8. have you... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    ever seen a geek's girlfriend? **giggle** i know, such a thing really doesn't exist but when you do see them (a very rare site, don't expect it in your lifetime) it'll be a butt INSECURE fat chick. teehee

  9. Re:Why is this news? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Another example of Slashpot's dwindling integrity. Stop eating donuts and pay attention to what stories you are accepting for fuck's sake.