Novell not getting credit …

I recently finished listening to the Red Hat Q2 2007 earnings call and I’ve read a few analysts reactions to the quarter. Basically, they were projecting a slight slowdown of growth. What’s frustrating is the common thread I see in the financial press’ thinking - that this slowdown is being attributed to one of two things… (a) a overall slowdown in demand for Linux, or (b) increased competition from Microsoft.

HEY, I guess the fact that Novell and SUSE Linux is kicking some butt is not an issue…

For the record, and as a perspective from the trenches… I have not seen either A or B (above) be remotely true. In fact, quite the opposite.

Toot-toot!

I recently finished a tour of the Novell Southeast Area, visiting 5 cities in 2 weeks and being the primary presenter for Novell’s SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 “Your Linux Is Ready” Tour.

The cities I presented in were:

• Memphis, TN
• Atlanta, GA
• Miami, FL
• Charlotte, NC
• Bethesda, MD
• http://www.novell.com/yourlinuxnow

I thought the event went very well. Turnout was great (very high) and excitement generated by the event was terrific. Apparently that’s not just my biased opinion…

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Wow, I’m almost famous! Generally, I’m not a big fan of tooting-my-own-horn — but how often do I get a mention by name in the press? A member of the press was apparently at the SLE 10 Tour event in Charlotte… Big THANK YOU to everyone who supported the event - it was definitely a team effort!!

http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/70337/

Last night I took a cab…

Last night I returned from a business trip and took a cab back from the airport — Washington Flyer cabs from Dulles Airport. Usually they’re very reliable and fine. After last night’s ride home, I felt compelled to fill out the comment card and mail it in…

“Cab No. 469

This cab driver should NOT EVER be allowed to drive at night!! It was a scary ride! 11:30pm @ 9/14/2006.

45 mph on Rt 28 (a 55 mph road) — WTF?!?! On Herndon Avenue, high beam headlights AND he was straddling the line AND going 25 mph in a 35 mph road. CLEARLY he cannot SEE at night!!!

Kevin, South Riding VA”