You Have Got To Be Kidding Me - Thinking Out Loud w/Friends # 199

Thinking Out Loud w/Friends # 199 - Join your host Jan Landy and his amazingly knowledgeable panel of friends for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on current events and life in general. Good For A Few Laughs And More Satisfying Than Seeing A Therapist while sharing your opinions and learning about what is happening in our world and how it affects us. Join the panel and offer your opinion with us on Zoom every Wednesday at 5 PM - Pacific (UTC-7)/ 8 PM EDT Topics Discussed (03/15/2024): The team discussed a variety of topics, including the use of electric wires to deter bears,, statistics about their social media accounts, and NASA's upcoming mission, the profitability of cruise ships, and societal changes. Bernie expressed and shared his insights about efficiency and his decision to work independently. Bernard also discussed his project involving network switches and emphasized the importance of simplicity and repeatability in network management. The team also explored various technologies related to sound systems. However, no clear decisions, alignments, next steps, action items, or open questions were outlined in the given transcript. Summary: Bears, Bikes, Social Media, Audio Issues, and NASA's Mission Christopher discussed the use of electric wires to deter grizzly and black bears, mentioning videos available online. Bernie shared his collection of motorcycles and a story of rebuilding a bike. Jan introduced a new guest and there was a discussion about technical difficulties with Bernie's audio, with Jan suggesting solutions. Jan also shared statistics about their social media accounts and the team remembered recently deceased individuals. Finally, the team touched upon NASA's upcoming mission. Network Switches and Innovation: Bernard discussed his experiences and insights on the network industry, emphasizing the need for more dialogue and innovation. He introduced his proprietary solution aimed at improving the industry and addressed the issue of heat management in network switches. Bernard also discussed the production and delivery of a product, possibly related to audio equipment, which had been successfully tested in extreme temperatures. There was a conversation about the configuration of the product and Bernard's business model, which involves monitoring the market and pivoting to third-party vendors if something gains traction. The group also discussed potential issues with temperature affecting their product and the management of network cables and power supplies in larger arrays. Bernard emphasized the importance of keeping network switches local to the racks for simplicity, efficiency, and consistency.