[ale] Bob Toxen

[Robert L. Harris]

Not sure how much time I'll have but if anyone starts playing with Linux
clustering let me know.  I've built a few Sun clusters and built
semi-clustering functionality into Linux HA environments (heartbeat, SAN
disks, etc).  Maybe I can be of use as a side resource, gopher or such.

Robert

Thus spake Geoffrey (esoteric at 3times25.net):

> How about that bio? :)
> 
> On another note, I was wondering, and that is a scary thing, you 
> mentioned at one time that it didn't make sense to consider Linux 
> clusters for the work you do.  (I THINK you said SOMETHING like that..)
> 
> Anyway, I've seen a number of articles regarding Linux clusters used in 
> some pretty huge projects, mostly film stuff, so I don't know how that 
> compares to the work you do.
> 
> Is it possible you might reconsider this possibility?
> 
> 
> 
> So, I'm thinking on the fly here, so I was initially thinking you could 
> get something going with clusters and possibly see about getting some 
> assistance from Steve DeChene.
> 
> Then, I thought, wow, that might be fun, maybe Steve and I could get 
> into it.
> 
> Just between you and me, rumors are out that AT&T will be putting a 
> package together to offer some early retirement incentives.  If the 
> numbers I'm hearing are accurate, I'm outa here. :)
> 
> Anyway, talk about a wild hair.  This email started off with the thought 
> about the cluster stuff for the work you do, then I thought of Steve, 
> because he's got a lot of background in that area.  Finally, about me 
> possibly being free to work on linux for fun and profit. :)
> 
> Don't take this like I'm looking for a job. :)  If I take the package, 
> I'll be in good shape to find something leisurely.  Just the same, I 
> would love for it to involve Linux.  But hey, I hear Wal-Mart's looking 
> for some more greeters! :)
> 
> 
> Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net
> 
> The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
> Think about it...
> 
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