Maybe it’s time to think differently about voice

Maybe it’s time to think differently about voice

We have all been going into the world of converged voice and data with certain assumptions about telephone calls and their place in the networking universe. Johna Till Johnson this week questions several of those assumptions, which may no longer be true – and she saves the real kicker for last.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/0524johnson.html?vo

The long arm of Linux

If you’re still caught up in the Windows vs. Linux debate, you’re a bit behind the times. As Kevin Tolly points out, enterprise companies are definitely going to deploy Linux – it’s just a matter of degree. In fact, you may already have it in your network without knowing it.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/0524tolly.html?vo

Fill ‘er up

If you’re looking to fill your gas tank, you might want to start online. Paul McNamara returns to the ‘Net Buzz column (and heck, yes, we’re glad to have him back) with a click over to a site that tracks gas prices all over the place. What else can we track?

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/0524buzz.html?vo

The beginning of something big

Though what we’ve seen in the realm of grid computing so far has been impressive, it’s really only the tip of the iceberg, says Burton Group Senior Analyst James Kobielus. In fact, it will be at least three more years before the technology can truly go mainstream. Here’s what it will take for that to happen.

https://www.nwfusion.com/columnists/2004/0524kobielus.html?vo