A channel is the path a product takes from its manufacturer to its final purchaser (like a car selling through a dealer). "The Channel" usually refers to the vast array of resellers, distributors, integrators and consultants who build technology solutions for customers. Good channel partners help a manufacturer handle over-demand in boom times and drum up business in lean times. The question was whether Linux (being 'free') could develop a channel of folks that would go to customers and say, "Hey, you should try Linux and I'll set it up for you!" The answer turned out to be yes.
Here's a rundown of the latest on Microsoft licensing issues. "Many partners were incensed with the loss of flexibility in making software purchases and upgrades, as well as the complexity of the new licensing model, which has put resellers in a pinch."
Just got in! Saw a steady stream of meteors from about 4:20 ET to 6:00 ET. No really sharp peak, just caught a couple per minute most of that time. Actually looked like it might have been picking up steam as the sun rose...
Heavens-above.com (one of my favorite sites) provides visibility reports from any location on earth for Starshine, the International Space Station, Hubble, Iridium Satellites, planets, comets, asteroids and more, in easy-to-use format. I've found their data to be very accurate, and it really impresses the neighbors when you can point up and say, "Look right there-that's the Space Station."
CRN reports on CEO William Krause's (CEO for a month) conference call. "The action we took yesterday has given us the protection we need to restructure our debts and proceed on much more stable footing than before, and if you felt secure doing business with Exodus six months ago, you should feel even more secure today."
I didn't from my clear-but-light-polluted skies. I did see an amazing display 11 years ago in upstate New York, at the last solar max. Hate to have to wait another 11! (maybe take a quick trip to Labrador!)
The question isn't if facial recognition gets used, but where. Airports, federal & state buildings? No doubt. Ballparks, concerts? Very probably. Schools? Yep.
Let's just hope they get treated like fingerprints or DNA - you don't go in the database unless you're a threat to your fellow citizens. It's a fine line, but it's gotta be walked.
Excellent job in a tough time. While the news sites were unreachable, / kept moving. (also got some good coverage from National Review Online).
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IBM's 'Peace, Love, Linux' ads on the trains in the NYC area tout Linux as 'born in a dormroom' and now 'no other OS can keep up.'
It was surprising that they'd take a swing at AIX, but they've clearly decided Linux is the way to go. At last January's e-business expo, COO Sam Palmisammo said they'd spend $1 billion on Linux this year.
When he had the crayon removed from his brain. "Most people use 10% of their brains. Now I'm one of them!"
Is it that people run on 10% utilization, or 100% utilization 10% of the time?
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A channel is the path a product takes from its manufacturer to its final purchaser (like a car selling through a dealer). "The Channel" usually refers to the vast array of resellers, distributors, integrators and consultants who build technology solutions for customers. Good channel partners help a manufacturer handle over-demand in boom times and drum up business in lean times. The question was whether Linux (being 'free') could develop a channel of folks that would go to customers and say, "Hey, you should try Linux and I'll set it up for you!" The answer turned out to be yes.
Here's a rundown of the latest on Microsoft licensing issues. "Many partners were incensed with the loss of flexibility in making software purchases and upgrades, as well as the complexity of the new licensing model, which has put resellers in a pinch."
That was it exactly. Nice catch.
Just got in! Saw a steady stream of meteors from about 4:20 ET to 6:00 ET. No really sharp peak, just caught a couple per minute most of that time. Actually looked like it might have been picking up steam as the sun rose...
Heavens-above.com (one of my favorite sites) provides visibility reports from any location on earth for Starshine, the International Space Station, Hubble, Iridium Satellites, planets, comets, asteroids and more, in easy-to-use format. I've found their data to be very accurate, and it really impresses the neighbors when you can point up and say, "Look right there-that's the Space Station."
CRN reports on CEO William Krause's (CEO for a month) conference call. "The action we took yesterday has given us the protection we need to restructure our debts and proceed on much more stable footing than before, and if you felt secure doing business with Exodus six months ago, you should feel even more secure today."
I didn't from my clear-but-light-polluted skies. I did see an amazing display 11 years ago in upstate New York, at the last solar max. Hate to have to wait another 11! (maybe take a quick trip to Labrador!)
Until the government is perfect, it can take no action? I think we can set a more realistic standard and still be free.
The question isn't if facial recognition gets used, but where. Airports, federal & state buildings? No doubt. Ballparks, concerts? Very probably. Schools? Yep.
Let's just hope they get treated like fingerprints or DNA - you don't go in the database unless you're a threat to your fellow citizens. It's a fine line, but it's gotta be walked.
Excellent job in a tough time. While the news sites were unreachable, / kept moving. (also got some good coverage from National Review Online).
IBM's 'Peace, Love, Linux' ads on the trains in the NYC area tout Linux as 'born in a dormroom' and now 'no other OS can keep up.'
It was surprising that they'd take a swing at AIX, but they've clearly decided Linux is the way to go. At last January's e-business expo, COO Sam Palmisammo said they'd spend $1 billion on Linux this year.
When he had the crayon removed from his brain. "Most people use 10% of their brains. Now I'm one of them!"
Is it that people run on 10% utilization, or 100% utilization 10% of the time?