I do not expect rackspace to give them free infrastructure, no. I also don't think this will cause them to fail. They're pretty smart folks and they have revenue coming in, so they'll probably be fine.
After reading more into the thread and the issue being mainly with GFS, then perhaps it won't be that difficult to improve performance at Rackspace because they'll control the hardware and be able to use any file system they want.
Knowing why they can't run at EY clears up a lot of the questions. The scalability at EY is simply too limiting for GH, paid or not. It probably doesn't make sense for EY to install a new file system simply because GH wants it and GH probably can't afford, or doesn't want to afford the amount that it'd take for EY to move all their customers to a more scalable file system.
If you look beyond all the drama here, this really is a rational decision on both sides. It's a testament to the community here that two groups parting ways in such a dramatic way can both participate in this very comment thread together and with civility. It speaks volumes and I think everyone involved has handled themselves very well.
I can't imagine this is a pleasurable experience for either group, but when one party wants something the other is unwilling to provide and in this case, it's true of both EY (different file system) and GH (compensation for the change) it's rare for both to understand the other side's perspective and avoid irrational name calling and bickering. I'm glad this breakup hasn't gone down that route.
After reading more into the thread and the issue being mainly with GFS, then perhaps it won't be that difficult to improve performance at Rackspace because they'll control the hardware and be able to use any file system they want.
Knowing why they can't run at EY clears up a lot of the questions. The scalability at EY is simply too limiting for GH, paid or not. It probably doesn't make sense for EY to install a new file system simply because GH wants it and GH probably can't afford, or doesn't want to afford the amount that it'd take for EY to move all their customers to a more scalable file system.
If you look beyond all the drama here, this really is a rational decision on both sides. It's a testament to the community here that two groups parting ways in such a dramatic way can both participate in this very comment thread together and with civility. It speaks volumes and I think everyone involved has handled themselves very well.
I can't imagine this is a pleasurable experience for either group, but when one party wants something the other is unwilling to provide and in this case, it's true of both EY (different file system) and GH (compensation for the change) it's rare for both to understand the other side's perspective and avoid irrational name calling and bickering. I'm glad this breakup hasn't gone down that route.