Mitch Wright wrote:
/* Shaun T. Erickson [ste@research.bell-labs.com] writes: */
So, what does that say for NetApp, if it's CEO is that clueless about his own product (I assume he wasn't intentionally *lying*, so what else *could* it have been, besides lack of clue)?
I think he was just making a comparison by analogy that you do see the same way he does. I don't think that is clueless or indicates his lack of knowledge of his product.
That's not how it sounds. He specifically said "no" when asked if you need to upgrade the OS, and went on to give an example of a system that really doesn't need upgrading after installation. That's simply not true of a NetApp.
More often then not, when there is a problem with a filer, the suggested solution is inevitably to "upgrade to the blah-blah-[DPR]something release!". This guy has obviously never admin'd his own product.
Oh come one now.... How many large companies like NetApp have CEO's that have actually admin'd their companies products? When was the last time you think Bill Gates installed Windows or even MS Office? Scott McNealy upgrading his own Solaris box? John Chambers configured a router? Heck, most of the time they have little or no technical background/experience in their companies [current] product line. Marketing. Sales. Suits and ties... thank goodness for start-ups!!
I know, and I don't seriously expect him to, either. But if he *had*, he'd know you have to upgrade them practically every time you turn around.
-ste