And then we need a bullet…
“And then we need a bullet in the back of 8.0.” Well, the bullet was delivered. 8.0 is dead. After a day of wild speculation, it’s the morning after. We are only beginning, as sysadmins, to fully understand the implications of this decision and the impact on our institutions. I am not usually the person with my head to the railroad track hearing the commotion down the line and around the bend. What I heard by the end of day was enough to really cause me to wonder.
I’d like to say thanks to the individuals who collectively work and have worked at the company formerly known as Dynix, especially those who have poured their heart and soul into bringing 8.0 to life.
I’d like also to say thanks to former CODI members who came out of the woodwork yesterday to offer support and a kind word. We have a saying at Pitt State, “once a Gorilla, always a Gorilla” (of course, what else can you say when your mascot is a Gorilla!?). I think the same applies to CODI. The people that made target practice of 8.0 probably are jingling more spare bullets in their pocket to shoot off at whatever else gets in their way. I believe CODI members have enough sense about them to take the higher road without much prompting. Kudos to our current Board members in particular. We may be forced to change products and vendors, but we will always be CODI members first and foremost.
“This is a business decision.” Yup, I agree. And probably, given the nature of said business decision, businesses like these have no business in the library.
“Get real. It’s all about 2.0.” You know, I guess it’s all a big game, but the last time I checked, avatars do not pay my salary. Avatars do not assist my library patrons. And avatars do not run my library system.
Today we pick up the pieces. I wish the Unicorn folks well. You’ll like 8.0, I’m honestly glad you’re getting it in a Rome manifestation. Goodness needs to be shared.
See you all on the high road, wherever it leads.
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