It looks like the IBM/Sun deal is dying on the vine. This was something we followed with interest, as now Sun owns MySQL, one of the most popular database packages out there. We certainly hope that Sun finds its funding somewhere.

In other news, it appears that Telecommuting is Good for the Environment. The World Wildlife Fund sees lower carbon emissions for Telecommuters than regular commuters. This is something we've long known and continue to advocate. For employees who can prove they can work in said environments, telecommuting can be a huge benefit. Indeed, another article suggested that people will take a pay cut to have the ability to work at home. Cutting Costs in this environment, that might not be a bad idea.

Netgear has released a 4-bay ReadyNAS NVX. This device will allow local Network Attached Storage (NAS) to be access by devices on the LAN. Additionally, via a NetGear provided service it can be backed up over the internet for offsite storage. What a great idea for the small business that should have offsite storage.