Technology
Application Virtualization - Undo For OS Features
I spent part of a day last week attending a marketing event on desktop virtualization. You know the type of event I mean. A local partner of some big software player uses some of the co-op dollars the big player has, and they feed you lunch, and bombard you with PowerPoint about The [...]
Everything Is Bigger In Texas, Even The Micromanagement
I’m a Texan. Born and bred. And like most Texans, I’m proud of my state. And my parents taught me there are two things you shouldn’t discuss - religion and politics. I’m going to steer well clear of religion, but I’ve GOT to say something about politics.
Up the road a bit, there’s something [...]
Timmy Writes Santa For UCS
Dear Santa Claus
I know it’s a long time til next Christmas, but I don’t want to bother you when your workshop is really busy, so I’m writing now. And besides, Cisco has got some new toys I saw last week that I think are really neat. Mom says they are part of your new [...]
Cloud Computing - Everything Old Is New Again
I’ve been watching the cloud computing discussion grow from a distance for a while now, and I think it’s time to jump into the discussion with both feet.
There’s an old expression about what happens if you don’t remember the past, so I’d like to suggest that the cloud computing initiative is in some ways the completion [...]