It looks like I'm the only one who went.

Definitely more subdued than past ones, looked like less people -- but I think partly the move from the SJCC to the more spacious Moscone Center may have been part of it.

However, definitely the impact of the bursted Internet bubble could be felt -- for example, a lot fewer nice goodies, fewer booth bimbos, and fewer small companies.

Still, I got the feeling the Linux is really starting to grow into business. For example, IBM was showing off some really high end stuff, including Linux on S/390 (or whatever the new name is). Basically, the hype is over and it's time to get down to business.

And, such positive coverage from InfoWorld is still welcome, especially if it continues.

Tony