pphaneuf: Didn't they say the same thing about X-Windows back in the day that you're saying about object protocols? Specifically, that:

• It was too slow/unnecessarily bloated;
• Remote access isn't that important anyway?

I realize the situation is a lot different since they already had X-only terminals to connect to more powerful central computers at the time, but I think the parallel still holds if you replace "using the technology at all" with "trying to use the technology in more places than just the few areas that truly need all its capability".

Layoffs not the best policy: I don't know if this is worthy article fodder, so it goes here. Via WebWord: Poor leadership leads to layoffs. I definitely agree with the list of woes that layoffs induce, but the prime example the article gives is a steel manufacturer, which presumably employs hourly workers. How do you do such cutbacks for someone on a salary? If we all switched to becoming consultants/contractors I guess that wouldn't be a problem (and software craftsmanship sounds better all the time).