Joe Panettieri_'s Comments RSS Syndication from SeekingAlpha.com http://seekingalpha.comuser/63945/comments http://seekingalpha.com/article/76244-cisco-and-competition?source=feed#comment-164366 164366 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:13:50 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/75509-can-sun-rise-again?source=feed#comment-161784 161784 Sun, 04 May 2008 23:14:08 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/71145-microsoft-s-savvy-open-source-move?source=feed#comment-136672 136672
At the end of the day, competition drives innovation forward, lowers prices and ensures customer choice. ]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:49:11 -0400
At the end of the day, competition drives innovation forward, lowers prices and ensures customer choice. ]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/70677-dell-s-ideastorm-social-network-driving-business-innovation?source=feed#comment-134603 134603 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:47:37 -0400 http://seekingalpha.com/article/38362-where-s-my-dell-ubuntu-linux-pc?source=feed#comment-88642 88642
But I wonder how things are going within Dell. This particular order was not a train wreck. Just a small delay. But in the world of instant satisfaction during a visit to the Apple Store, I wonder how Dell will continue to enhance the customer experience -- whether online or at Wal-Mart ... ... ...

I'm fortunate that I'm in a position where my company purchased the Apple MacBook for business use and I was able to spend my own dough on a Dell/Ubuntu system for personal use. For me, it wasn't either-or. And I didn't require a rush delivery.

I have to admit: I'm dying to know if Dell is experiencing stronger-than-anticipa... demand for the Ubuntu Linux systems. Or are people like me spending far too much time writing about a niche product that will represent fewer than 1 percent of Dell's consumer PC sales for the foreseeable future?

I suppose we'll have our answer in a few short weeks. If sales are strong, it's safe to bet that Dell will issue some sort of press release recapping initial sales over a 30, 60 or 90-day period.

Cheers,
-jp]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:55:18 -0400
But I wonder how things are going within Dell. This particular order was not a train wreck. Just a small delay. But in the world of instant satisfaction during a visit to the Apple Store, I wonder how Dell will continue to enhance the customer experience -- whether online or at Wal-Mart ... ... ...

I'm fortunate that I'm in a position where my company purchased the Apple MacBook for business use and I was able to spend my own dough on a Dell/Ubuntu system for personal use. For me, it wasn't either-or. And I didn't require a rush delivery.

I have to admit: I'm dying to know if Dell is experiencing stronger-than-anticipa... demand for the Ubuntu Linux systems. Or are people like me spending far too much time writing about a niche product that will represent fewer than 1 percent of Dell's consumer PC sales for the foreseeable future?

I suppose we'll have our answer in a few short weeks. If sales are strong, it's safe to bet that Dell will issue some sort of press release recapping initial sales over a 30, 60 or 90-day period.

Cheers,
-jp]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/35587-apple-s-next-boost-tech-data-corp-offering-macs-preloaded-with-windows?source=feed#comment-86259 86259
But the key point here: Apple is no longer a tiny niche solution. It's at 5 percent market share and growing on the desktop. With a little luck -- and some help from Apple, Dell, HP, Tech Data, etc. -- we'll see Apple Mac OS and Linux combine for 15 percent desktop market share in the US within a year or two. Mark my words.]]> Tue, 15 May 2007 22:13:10 -0400
But the key point here: Apple is no longer a tiny niche solution. It's at 5 percent market share and growing on the desktop. With a little luck -- and some help from Apple, Dell, HP, Tech Data, etc. -- we'll see Apple Mac OS and Linux combine for 15 percent desktop market share in the US within a year or two. Mark my words.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/35339-apple-s-iphone-and-the-future-of-cisco?source=feed#comment-86115 86115 TechIQ magazine from The VAR Guy.]]> Mon, 14 May 2007 16:19:50 -0400 TechIQ magazine from The VAR Guy.]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/33931-is-ca-inc-really-back-from-the-brink?source=feed#comment-85236 85236
I had heard rumblings about this possibility several months ago. It will take CA extended time to established the new brands. But change apparently is under way. So, perhaps we're down to two concerns about the new CA? Anybody else care to weigh in?
-jp]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:35:02 -0400
I had heard rumblings about this possibility several months ago. It will take CA extended time to established the new brands. But change apparently is under way. So, perhaps we're down to two concerns about the new CA? Anybody else care to weigh in?
-jp]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/33255-are-dell-and-red-hat-discussing-a-desktop-linux-deal?source=feed#comment-84853 84853 -jp]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:39:52 -0400 -jp]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/33270-cisco-vs-microsoft-sap-joins-the-showdown?source=feed#comment-84824 84824 - Joe Panettieri (The VAR Guy)]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:27:27 -0400 - Joe Panettieri (The VAR Guy)]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/32532-dell-prepares-to-polish-its-brand-hires-first-ever-chief-marketing-officer?source=feed#comment-84435 84435
And our business runs a combo of Dell and Apple. I will let you know ... honestly ... if Dell is meeting my expectations. You used to exceed them. And it sounds like Dell is determined to exceed them again.

By the way, you did managed to exceed my expectations in one area: Your open dialog on your blog about Dell and the possibility of offering Linux on desktops/mobile systems. The survey about Linux customer requets was welcome. And your follow-up was certainly timely.

I'm not here to bash Microsoft. But I am here to say the world wants alternatives. Good to hear Dell is listening.
- Joe Panettieri (The VAR Guyt)
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And our business runs a combo of Dell and Apple. I will let you know ... honestly ... if Dell is meeting my expectations. You used to exceed them. And it sounds like Dell is determined to exceed them again.

By the way, you did managed to exceed my expectations in one area: Your open dialog on your blog about Dell and the possibility of offering Linux on desktops/mobile systems. The survey about Linux customer requets was welcome. And your follow-up was certainly timely.

I'm not here to bash Microsoft. But I am here to say the world wants alternatives. Good to hear Dell is listening.
- Joe Panettieri (The VAR Guyt)
techiqmag.com]]> http://seekingalpha.com/article/30210-memo-to-michael-10-ways-get-dell-back-on-track?source=feed#comment-82955 82955 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 15:10:29 -0400