RE: AS/400 is dead long live iSeries?

[jpcarr@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Ok,  It's IBM's marketing or lack of it.  The problem is at the top.
Lou says;

<SNIP>
 "This [standards] battle is one we all have to win. This is why we have
invested millions in Linux and will continue to do so," Gerstner said.
<SNIP>

and

<SNIP>
"In the past the operating system is where things came together. But now
there is no hope that any proprietary OS can tie these things
together,...."
Gerstner said.
<SNIP>


Now what suggestions can we give to Buell Duncan if,

Advertising functions being not under Buell's control, but reporting
through a separate line into Lou.

Public Relations and Press being not under Buell's control, but reporting
through a separate line into Lou.

iSeries' profit not being invested back into iSeries marketing, but
into the Marketing of Future Products (ie read Linux)


Within those parameters,  What constructive suggestions can everyone give?

I would like to know.

John Carr

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