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Comments on: Sun starts skoolin' partners on software sales

It really makes me laugh. 

Posted Monday 3rd November 2008 07:41 GMT

Marketing. Totally cracks me up how badly they continue to miss the mark.

We have a long established product in UNIX[tm]-like OSes.

We have a long established market for said OSes.

We have a long established corporate footing with said OSes.

We have a long established culture surrounding said OSes.

And yet, still, after all these years, Marketing doesn't get it ... and refuses to allow themselves to listen to people who DO get it.

On the other hand, I guess I'll be making money fixing "corporate UN*X" for a few more years. Keeps a roof over head, and the dogs in kibble.

Sales Training for software 

Posted Monday 3rd November 2008 08:59 GMT

Coat

I would have thought it was easier just to do what they normally do and give the stuff away.......

Mines the one with 'Java is the future' on the back

Those that can't do, teach.... 

Posted Monday 3rd November 2008 13:41 GMT

Flame

...those that can't teach, teach PE.

Those that can't do it, teach it. 

Posted Monday 3rd November 2008 15:42 GMT

Boffin

and those that can't teach it, go into journalism...

Yeah, cheap shot, but we all have to get our Monday blues antidote somehow..