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If she goes back to Intel, that would be interesting.

A couple of years ago as I remember, Microsoft hired as their Global Linux Officer or something some guy who had worked on Linux for 20 years at Oracle. They made a big show of how they had to lure him to Seattle, convince his family, etc.

6 months later, he’s back at Oracle...

EDIT: this guy - http://www.businessinsider.com/wim-coekaerts-microsoft-open-...



Why would anyone intentionally go back to Oracle? I guess executive bonus packages must be really big.


Wants to go Yachting at Oracle's HQ!


Seattle weather.


I lived in Seattle for a little over three years

I loved the weather, personally. But I know lots of people who didn't

There's always California if you want sunlight I suppose :)




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