Just what it says - he's a strategist in the Linux Systems
Organization (LSO). He's spoken at HP World and InterWorks
several times.
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Greg Cagle
gregc at gregcagle dot com


"Johnson, Tracy" <[log in to unmask]> wrote in message news:a3bjjb0jhi@enews4.newsguy.com...
> So who's this Mike Balma fella...?
>
> LinuxWorld rundown on CNN, HP and IBM Highlighted
> [ Linux Business ]Posted by timothy on Wednesday January 30, @10:18AM
> from the still-in-business dept.
> Mr.Intel writes: "CNN released a story reviewing LinuxWorld and
> Linux's progress since last year. They mention new hardware and
> market niches coming to light in 2001. Mike Balma, a Linux
> strategist at HP, said 'The move to an increased array of
> outsourcing, migration and porting services that have been
> traditionally available to Unix customers is part of the continued
> rollout of the operating system within HP's product line.
> Previously, HP had informally offered such integral service and
> support only to its best Linux customers. But as the operating
> system gains momentum, more customers are seeking more services.'
> I hope this means as installed customer base increases, companies
> like RedHat will start making real money." Archie Steel writes
> "Interesting news for the Linux Desktop: Open For Business have
> an article on the partnership by HP and MandrakeSoft announced
> at the current Linux World Expo."Update: 01/30 16:56 GMT by H:
> Just a quick note: Rob is gonna be in the Golden Penguin Bowl ,
> while I'm going to be doing a presentation with the Boston
> Consulting Group about the demographics of open source developers
> - if you are interested, it's tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:00 - 5:15.
>
> Tracy Johnson
> MSI Schaevitz Sensors
>
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