I suspect that some of it is incompetence, and some of it is the fact that there isn't a single 'they' here. For small orgs, or super-regimented big ones, there is indeed a single Ministry Of Central Procurement through which all external commerce flows. When that isn't the case, purchasing is usually a patchwork of confused individuals with budgets tied to specific things buying stuff in scattered tiny lots.
Yep, and Software Vendors are experts at identifying who in that patchwork has purchasing authority and what their procurement limits are. They will craft their software sale to stay within certain limits in order to avoid the next level of procurement approval.
In their defense, it is not just incompetence on the part of the customer. Software Vendors love to come up with intricate and convoluted licensing terms. They are experts at obfuscation. Of course, just using 'open source' as an answer isn't necessarily the right thing. It should be a combination of closely monitored procurement practices along with select open sourcing when it make sense.
Those chips are used in the servers IBM still sells: Mainframe & p-Series. Closing down the chips business would destroy their high margin mainframe business.
When Spitzer prosecuted Grasso (the former NYSE head) for basically conspiring to increase his own salary to an astronomical sum, Spitzer didn't limit his prosecution to the issue about salary. He went after Grasso for sleeping with his own secretary. What does that have to do with Grasso's other alleged sin? Spitzer wasn't just interested in prosecuting corrupt businesses for fraud. He was interested in crushing those businessmen and women in every way possible.
Let's get rid of laws that proscribe when, where and under what conditions consenting adults in a free society can have sex.
Only if we also get rid of self-righteous, pontificating politicians that go on morality crusades against their perceived enemies in order to further their own career.
I think we're finally seeing the realization of the Internet's potential.
Are you actually telling me that this is the end result? After years of listening to tech evangelists preach about the future, we find out that the future means we can instantly find out where our local fire truck is? Forgive me if I don't jump for joy.
they'll plant RFID tags in every citizen so you can track THEM on Google Earth...
Let's start with the elected officials. How about using Eliot Spitzer as our first test case? I know. He isn't Canadian, but I bet the results would be interesting.
Of course a flaming fox is going to be stronger than a view. MS should have thought up a better name than Vista. Something that could beat foxes and fire - how about: Ice weasel?
Meh. A name isn't everything. Nintendo seems to be doing well with "Wii". And that is arguably the worst-sounding name since Price Waterhouse Coopers Consulting wanted to change it's name to "Monday".
Hopefully next year we'll find out if the iPod is just a fad or if it has legs too. How long does something have to be popular to officially not be called a fad?
In other news, I hear that internet thing is going like gangbusters.
Bah! That's what they want you to believe. I prefer to believe my own complex conspiracy theory involving secret government projects, space aliens, and duct tape.
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I suspect that some of it is incompetence, and some of it is the fact that there isn't a single 'they' here. For small orgs, or super-regimented big ones, there is indeed a single Ministry Of Central Procurement through which all external commerce flows. When that isn't the case, purchasing is usually a patchwork of confused individuals with budgets tied to specific things buying stuff in scattered tiny lots.
Yep, and Software Vendors are experts at identifying who in that patchwork has purchasing authority and what their procurement limits are. They will craft their software sale to stay within certain limits in order to avoid the next level of procurement approval.
In their defense, it is not just incompetence on the part of the customer. Software Vendors love to come up with intricate and convoluted licensing terms. They are experts at obfuscation. Of course, just using 'open source' as an answer isn't necessarily the right thing. It should be a combination of closely monitored procurement practices along with select open sourcing when it make sense.
You misread the job description. The JOB is experienced. The salary is intermediate.
Those chips are used in the servers IBM still sells: Mainframe & p-Series. Closing down the chips business would destroy their high margin mainframe business.
Ginni learned how to do this from her predecessor. Sam was the 'visionary', Ginni is just following through on his roadmap.
Yes!!!
No!!!
Maybe!!!
"..OOXML...IBM...ISO....ECMA"
Danger! Acronym overload!!!
Must....keep.....head.....from......exploding. (MKHFE).
How small, you ask? Why are we soooo focused on size? Size doesn't matter. Ask my wife.......oh wait..........uh....strike that.
When Spitzer prosecuted Grasso (the former NYSE head) for basically conspiring to increase his own salary to an astronomical sum, Spitzer didn't limit his prosecution to the issue about salary. He went after Grasso for sleeping with his own secretary. What does that have to do with Grasso's other alleged sin? Spitzer wasn't just interested in prosecuting corrupt businesses for fraud. He was interested in crushing those businessmen and women in every way possible.
Spitzer also prosecuted prostitution rings.
Only if we also get rid of self-righteous, pontificating politicians that go on morality crusades against their perceived enemies in order to further their own career.
Are you actually telling me that this is the end result? After years of listening to tech evangelists preach about the future, we find out that the future means we can instantly find out where our local fire truck is? Forgive me if I don't jump for joy.
Let's start with the elected officials. How about using Eliot Spitzer as our first test case? I know. He isn't Canadian, but I bet the results would be interesting.
Joe Rogan? Bah. They should bring in Buck Laughlin.
Don't let the details (i.e., the real line) get in the way of a good signature....
New York in 100 years? It will continue to be a maximum security prison.
Meh. A name isn't everything. Nintendo seems to be doing well with "Wii". And that is arguably the worst-sounding name since Price Waterhouse Coopers Consulting wanted to change it's name to "Monday".
Real World BOWLING (available at a bowling alley near you).
Both games come with a bonus titled called, GETTING FRESH AIR.
Fresh air? In a bowling alley?
I have an idea......
Because they said so. And if you don't like it, the Teamsters Union will introduce you to their two friends, Bruno and Mad Dog.
And, while you are at it, get me a couple of Hannah Montana tickets.
In other news, I hear that internet thing is going like gangbusters.
By making apparel?
Yeah, that's what they all used to say, until Samuel T. Cogley came along and kicked that computer's ass!
You mean Jan Michael Vincent and Casper Van Diem are involved? Uh, oh. Somebody better call Cher.
Bah! That's what they want you to believe. I prefer to believe my own complex conspiracy theory involving secret government projects, space aliens, and duct tape.