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.)…”