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Comment on Let's say you're planning to move off of VMWare. What should you know before you start a transition to something else? in ~comp
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Let's say you're planning to move off of VMWare. What should you know before you start a transition to something else?
I’m working on an “advice” blog post for tech people at companies that plan to abandon VMWare. The idea is to give the reader an idea of what to expect and to help them plan their migration. The...
I’m working on an “advice” blog post for tech people at companies that plan to abandon VMWare. The idea is to give the reader an idea of what to expect and to help them plan their migration. The article will be on a vendor site, but I’m writing it with editorial purity. The only promotional component is at the end, where we say, “We can help with that!” and link to a white paper or whatnot.
So, what should I include in this listicle? What advice is important to impart – and why is that important?
References and examples are welcome. Horror stories are good, too. I’m not planning to quote anybody by name so don’t be shy. (I don’t need to explain why they plan to drop VMWare. Nor will there be a discussion about possible replacements. This is a process story that happens before you choose a replacement product/vendor.)
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The rise of the french fry cartel
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Comment on Anthony Bourdain used to post on an internet forum. This is his profile. in ~food
asteroid eGullet was a big deal in the early 2000s. Lots of famous chefs, not just Bourdain. A huge amount of traffic and good conversation. One of my friends was a founder.eGullet was a big deal in the early 2000s. Lots of famous chefs, not just Bourdain. A huge amount of traffic and good conversation.
One of my friends was a founder.
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Comment on US Congress' age debate reignites over member living in retirement home in ~society
asteroid What we really want here is competence. Age isn't a measure, but mental health is. Plenty of people are active and sharp through their 70s. I know law professors who still teaching, and many smart...What we really want here is competence. Age isn't a measure, but mental health is.
Plenty of people are active and sharp through their 70s. I know law professors who still teaching, and many smart programmers developing software, and businesspeople running companies -- all of whom are in their 80s. Let's not use ageism to remove people who still have much to give. What matters is whether the individual is capable of doing the job -- whether it's firefighting or serving in Congress.
I'm fine with independent testing of mental ability for anybody over a certain age. In fact, I think it should be part of ANY office-holder's information shared publicly, the same way we expect financial transparency.
My own transparency: I'm about to turn 67. Don't you dare tell me that I'm too old to do my job.
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Listen to Orson Welles' presentation of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol"
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Study on hydroxychloroquine by Didier Raoult and colleagues gets pulled on ethical and scientific grounds
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The market for “noble” titles is booming
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Alec Guinness reads T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets
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Comment on Donald Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say in ~society
asteroid Donald Trump's transition team is considering canceling the U.S. Postal Service's contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, as part of a broader suite of executive orders targeting electric vehicles.Donald Trump's transition team is considering canceling the U.S. Postal Service's contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, as part of a broader suite of executive orders targeting electric vehicles.
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Donald Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say
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Comment on You can watch a 1982 lecture by Grace Hopper in ~comp
asteroid "This lecture highlights technological foundational principles, valuable perspectives on leadership and shared experiences overcoming challenges in computer science and math.""This lecture highlights technological foundational principles, valuable perspectives on leadership and shared experiences overcoming challenges in computer science and math."
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You can watch a 1982 lecture by Grace Hopper
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Comment on Trees that traveled to space now live on Earth. Here's where to find them. in ~enviro
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Comment on Trees that traveled to space now live on Earth. Here's where to find them. in ~enviro
asteroid Dozens of so-called “moon trees” scattered around the country, grown from seeds that traveled with astronaut Stuart Roosa on the Apollo 14 mission in 1971… the arboreal oddities were almost lost...Dozens of so-called “moon trees” scattered around the country, grown from seeds that traveled with astronaut Stuart Roosa on the Apollo 14 mission in 1971… the arboreal oddities were almost lost to history.
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Trees that traveled to space now live on Earth. Here's where to find them.
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A ‘yoga pill’ to end anxiety? Scientists find a brain circuit that instantly deflates stress.
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How an English castle became a stork magnet
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Brain scans of jazz musicians could unlock the mystery of creative flow
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I promise that this is meant for human consumption. The reason that I'm vague on the subject is that... I'm personally vague on the subject. I'm new to this company and its offerings, so I'm trying to come up to speed on those while also collecting useful information.