[Golden Eagle]

Isn't the trade imbalance with these countries large enough already, without us giving them advanced technology completely for free now? I bet these givaways won't even be counted.

[blowfish]

I don't see this as any different from Microsoft offering free downloads of SDKs to developers. Both companies are trying to promote use of their technologies.

[Prime Choice]

Big Blue will let software developers in Brazil, Russia, India, and China use company products for free.

You mean they were charging their employees before? Holy crap.

[Cobra64]

Aside from a free-market approach, I see this as a national security issue. Big Blue has a lot of involvement with Uncle. Further a lot of Blue's R&D and development will be handed off to other countries. I am totally against this.

Just so I don't get flamed, I've worked on several IBM projects, including IBM Federal in DC. Though I cannot stand government intrusion in the private sector, I believe that Uncle should have a conversation with the wigs in Armonk.

[Golden Eagle]

Something your ping lists may be interested in.

[MikefromOhio]

I just somehow KNEW Golden Dodo was going to make an appearance today

[softwarecreator]

Oh for crissakes!!!

So when does the IBM boycott begin??

[Incorrigible]

Why not give away the hardware? It's all made in China by Leveno now anyway.

 

[SwordofTruth]

IBM Woos the World's Geeks - Big Blue will let software developers in Brazil, Russia, India, and China use company products for free.

I got no problem with them letting developers in foreign countries use their products for free, as long as Americans can as well.

[razorbak]

My big fat geek vetting?

[RightOnline]

I'm sick of these b.s. threads where you haven't a clue what the poster is discussing.

To Golden Eagle........FReepmail me if you have the guts to discuss specifics with someone who knows what they're talking about. Otherwise........zip it. I have no patience with grandstanders.