Yahoo! Finance: Second Impressions [Parts 1-3]

From Part 1:

"I'm saving any specific conclusions until I have the full picture (Wednesday night or Thursday/Friday morning). This little show has been at times interesting, but business and real life keep reminding me that the real questions will not be answered short of a trial. I know how I feel, now I have a little better idea how the enemy feels...

"But I am here now, so here goes:

"1. Darl's hair really is that bad..."

"2. There are FAR fewer than 1000 people here and FAR fewer sponsors than I was led to believe. No major discussion (some disappointment and some worry though) about HP pulling out of the Keynote...for everyone that made mention of the pull-out, 10 reminded them of who sponsored the little reception last night (HP). That was little comfort, since HP did a MUCH better job at LinuxTAG and LinuxWorld. No mention at all or concern about Intel (which I found to be, potentially, far more damaging to the attendees.)..."

Complete Story (Part 1)

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