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I agree that this "new" product is aimed at locking down desktops. I wonder just how many people out there have experienced a locked down PC. The inability of being able to do simple tasks (defrag, run your own software, etc.) makes it a real chore to use that PC.

At the same time, new positions are opening up for IT people experienced in this kind of lock-down. A new security Kommissar is needed for all sites! And of course a team of admins that can utilize the new software are required.

OTOH a single UNIX admin could EASILY handle 10 servers (and effectively handle over 100). And with 2500 DumbRays per server, that's a total of 25000 users. Of course you would need a few flunkies to plug and unplug (i.e. "install") DumbRays (although the "extra" DumbRays in the closet for anyone to swap makes this extremely cost-effective).

Posted by: Roger Ramjet   Posted on: 12/22/08 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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