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Oh See Me

There is a drive to change everything about data centers that rhymes with OCMEE. You see the technical wizards with enough time to do so, have started questioning why things “have always been done this way”. And as a child of the 60’s and 70’s, I agree with Question Authority. And I can also question their motivation. While an elite bunch of data centers are able to afford the luxury of adopting and implementing their new designs, 99% of data centers will never have their product. Never. Until that is, they stop.

Every one wants to have their widget be a significant new feature. Anyone remember Beta vs. VHS? This is that in an exponential form. And when do they stop and say it’s finished?

In today’s data center they have the same issue as you do –> when do I buy the next iPhone, Stereo, LCD TV etc etc? Because Moore’s Law – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore%27s_law

So, what do they do? They call it open source where everyone shares their new ideas – very altruistic. And then they state that no one can use their name without their permission. It’s my ball, screw you guys, I’m going home. Bet SouthPark doesn’t sue me for that.

Oh, and you know what? They need vendors to make their new toys. And we’re talking big changes to the standardized stuff you see on TV and in the movies; those tall cabinets with blinky lights. Changing everything, dimensions, connectivity (where the cables go, the power cords too), the size of the computers, the list goes on. So what is a vendor to do? Since, as soon as they invest in creating the new beta widget, a new idea comes out? And oh yeah, all your engineering has been shared with the OHSEEMEE group.

So you pull the trigger on a new iPhone and then 2 weeks later the next one comes out, you’re still fine. That may not apply to this effort. You may be left in the lurch with a legacy platform that only one vendor already quit making while they chase the new design requests from the OCMe guys.

You guys rock on. I like seeing it. It just seems like a train wreck to the average data center manager, the vendors and all the rest. As the kids write, SMH. It’s not done until my idea is part of it.

I’ll post this and see if anyone ever see’s it and responds. Leave me a comment.

Web site ramblings

What you want vs. what makes you money in regards to website designer choices. What you may think you want is all the latest and greatest fancy web site widgets. And yes, they are sometimes called widgets, or plug-ins etc. And sometimes these work awesome. But sometimes they do not play well with others.

In another era I skateboarded while at the University of Florida

So depending on what you are doing you can spend A LOT of time just completely complicating your site. Making it harder to read than today’s live band posters. Where is the date? Who’s playing? What time? I cannot ever figure that out.

Who are you? What do you do? How can people find you?

My charity delivery day! www.boardsforbros.us with Sarah and Caitlin Womble

It sounds simple and it is. However, I find myself reminding people to keep it simple. yeah – reminding – that’s what it is. So if you are a small local company that wants a web presence, I can help you. It’s just me and a high powered computer. It doesn’t hurt, too much. And it’s quite fun, once you get the hang of it. Because I will be teaching you how to blog.

A favorite photo of my wife and I at our wedding.

I’m harmless and easy to talk to. I have a vast sense of humor. And I’m just a guy learning every day how to do this a little better. You’re dang good at what you do. Let me help you tell people about it and help them find you via this internet thing.

Give me a call sometime. Ed @ 980.621.3351

Chalk art by Cindy Womble

Introducing Chalk Art rockstar – Cindy Womble!!

My wife, chalk art — Cindy Womble – Chalk Artist

Cindy is a graduate of Interior Design from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, Canada and she does chalk art. She worked for seven years in the design industry as a kitchen space designer and Jill of all trades, from first meeting with home owners to installation and follow up. As well as managing large multi-family home projects.

After raising two children Cindy wanted to contribute and be productive once again. And she fell in love with custom chalkboard art.

A thank you. for our guests — Chalk Art – Cindy Womble

With her experiences and talent she was able to ‘see’ projects and the ramifications on spacing and composition prior to beginning with the first chalk stroke.

Take a look at The Gallery and let us know how we can help you with your signage!

Thank you!