* Posts by Anil

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Sun cushions slumping Q3 with layoffs

Anil

Sun is a good Company

In hindsight, Sun made a number of strategic mistakes (such as not focusing on Solaris on x86 earlier, or opening up Solaris earlier, or not cutting costs quickly enough in 2000-01). Sun has good management but they are in a tight spot in light of the mistakes and changes in the market toward Windows/Linux/Intel systems. In spite of this loss, Sun is generating more cash and profits since Jonathan took over. So I don't think it will help to remove senior management.

To correct some of the comments: Sun has reduced its headcount from over 45,000 at one point to about 34,000 today in spite of several acquisitions. If the revenue does not grow and you are not profitable, Sun has to reduce cost and people are the largest expense. Sun does not follow the "take the bottom 10% out each year" policy at all. As painful as layoffs are, Sun treats laid off employees as well as anyone else.