[eno_]

There is, or should be, a big difference between GX and Sun. GX was a network operator. They hired people who could operate routers and stuff. They needed some IT coders, but nothing really elite. They can get by with a low-bidder approach.

Sun makes CPU chips and operating systems. This requires really top people, no matter the price. If they run their business as if this is not true, then they are not just abusing labor laws, they are headed for a fall because their products will suck.

[mabelkitty]

I understand your point.

However, there was never a shortage of workers in either case - just a shortage of CHEAP workers.

That is in direct violation of the H1-B laws.