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dilbert's insight into managements view of virtualization: Today's Dilbert comic strip which can be found here was clearly meant to present an exaggerated view of some management behavior the author must have seen in his time at Pacific Telesys. I've observed the same behavior in my time. A manager reads a non-technical article describing some very...; Tags: Article, Behavior, Manager, Dilbert, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Strategy, Hardware, Storage, Management, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-02-12
dilbert on Disaster Planning: Recently, I've blogged a lot about the reliability of systems that should be "enterprise-capable." Given those discussions, I thought it might be instructive to see Dilbert's approach to this subject: by Michael Krigsman; Tags: Disaster Planning, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-08-16
Too Frickin' Cool - dilbert style!: Bit of fun by Dilbert creator Scott Adams:Now for an exciting round of what I call “too frickin’ cool.” The way this is played is that you describe some technology that is so futuristic, so Star Trekish, you can hardly believe that you are using it. When you are done...; Tags: GPS, Dilbert; Blog posts 2007-03-05
Are programmers underpaid, or executives overpaid?: Are programmers underpaid, or executives overpaid?Start his own company of course"What's a programmer who's already at the top of his or her development track to do?"No one ever hired Bill Gates or Michael Dell as an executive. They hired themselves.we should outsource executives to India;)Haven't seen a 3% raise...; Tags: likeness, Dilbert Principle, Dilbert, incompetence; Discussion threads 2006-08-28
SOA vs. dilbert: One of the unfortunate aspects of the current SOA wave is the way it imprisons our thinking. The term itself invites us to obsess over IT "architecture." The problem is our "stacks" simply don't rise high enough. With that in mind, it's probably worthwhile to step back at least once...; Tags: SOA, Dilbert; Blog posts 2005-06-08

Fiorina's fuzzy vision: Fiorina's fuzzy visionPCServers ?????; Tags: Leadership, Strategy, vision, Dilbert, Hewlett-Packard Co., Scott Adams, Dreamers; Discussion threads 2005-02-09
Feeling blue? Maybe it's your cubicle: Feeling blue? Maybe it's your cubicleDilbert's boss will NEVER believe this!And I though it was JUST ME!First off, . . . .First off, the whole idea of a cubical is depressing. I'd quit in a minute if I were forced into a little box with no privacy. If it isn't...; Tags: personalization, Dilbert, cubicle, worker; Discussion threads 2004-02-27
Microsoft confirms Windows shuffle: Microsoft confirms Windows shuffleGiven the security problems, bugs, and the Linux threat, a smart move.But probably too little too late. They were busy trying to lock in customers and create every posible type of application and bolt it to the OS. That turned out to be a disaster and now...; Tags: Servers, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., server, tire, Wally, PHB, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Dilbert, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2003-12-15

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Security: Lintel vs Wintel: Security: Lintel vs WintelI guess we'll see how well the method matches realityOn first glance, this does appear to be well thought out, but there may be too many judgment calls to make it useful.RE: Security: Lintel vs WintelI've done a security project on a Unix system and worked extensively...; Tags: Mainframes, Operating systems, Servers, security, Lintel, Wintel, Microsoft Windows, mainframe, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-03-24
Is IT becoming extinct?: Is IT becoming extinct?IT is branching into 2 distinct segmentsYou have raised some good points. I think that IT is diverging into two separate streams - firstly mission critical systems, that must be highly reliaible and resilient. Secondly non-critical systems that are being democratised. I don't think any...; Tags: IT IS, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-03-23
The end of software...: The end of software...Mike Krigman's words made me gasp - sorta...Do you have any idea of how many times I have heard "But he's [i]just[/i] technical." when I tried to convince somebody in the "decision-making culture of the business" to do something better - or at least not do something...; Tags: Groupware, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft SharePoint, information technology, software, Web 2.0, ConnectBeam, collaboration; Discussion threads 2008-03-19
Should we even bother asking teachers?: Should we even bother asking teachers?No -- K-12 is about preparing kids for the future.Given that only 30%, if that, of children will go on to college, the computers in schools should represent what is being used in the workplace.The choice of PC vs. Mac is simple. What will...; Tags: Desktops, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-02-20
Why is the concept of virtual machine software so sticky?: As interesting as virtual client system and virtual server systems are, they're not the panacea that some in the industry present when speaking about their products. Why is it that when I speak to a Kusnetzky Group client, I almost always have to help them understand that virtualization is a...; Tags: Software, Operating System, Clustering, Technology, Virtual Machine, Machine, Virtual Machine Software, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-02-14
Netsuite nightmares: part deux: Netsuite nightmares: part deuxRE: Netsuite nightmares: part deuxI was really surprised when I saw netsuite was raising big money through their IPO. We have a client who signed up through netsuite and it has been nothing but crap support from them. You email their support and wait for...; Tags: Customer relationship management (CRM), Enterprise software, NetSuite Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-01-11
Anand Daily dilbert (gadget): Anand Daily Dilbert is a gadget that will show on your desktop the daily Dilbert comic strip from the Dilbert Web site. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Gadget, Anand Daily Dilbert, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-12-17
Yes, you can use your calculators: Yes, you can use your calculatorsso true...In a couple of years I will begin to teach middle school math, so more than likely it'll be some sort of algebra. I think that it will definitely be crucial for these kids not to become too dependent on calculators. IDK...; Tags: calculator; Discussion threads 2007-11-27
Open Group aims to make IT architects 'distinguished': The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium, has taken certification to a new level with the announcement of its Distinguished Certified IT Architect designation within the IT Architect Certification program ITAC. As enterprise IT moves into new, uncharted waters...; Tags: Open Group, Certification, Information Technology, Architect, SOA, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Quality, Strategy, Web Services, Middleware, Enterprise Software, Software, Business Operations, Management, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2007-11-16
MedTech needs the BSA's help, stat: Attention Business Software Alliance! You need to offer better coverage to the medical technology area, stat. (Me love Dilbert. Image from Boingboing.) No, the dermatologist isn't running a pirated copy of Microsoft Word. We're talking here of expensive medical imaging software from companies like...; Tags: Game, Business Software Alliance, MedTech, Games, Healthcare, Tools & Techniques, Personal Technology, Management, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-11-07
Office nomads: co-working gaining ground: Office nomads: co-working gaining groundI am none of the aboveSince we actually run a bonafide coworking space RIGHT DOWN THE STREET from ZDNet...Citizen Space which has been open for almost a year and full - one of two spaces in San Francisco that receive coworkers plus another two are opening.You...; Tags: Microsoft Office, nomad; Discussion threads 2007-09-13
Is your software project failing?: The codesqueeze blog has got a funny post called, 101 Ways To Know Your Software Project Is Doomed. Here are a few choice comments from the list: You start hiring consultants so they can take the blame All of your requirements are written on a used cocktail napkin You are friends with the...; Tags: Software, Manager, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-08-16