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Andy Watson, VP for Strategic Technology, Network Appliance: Page 11 of 13

  • Watson: No, it is lower performance, but the software has been tweaked for a specific application. It offers a larger number of snapshots [duplication and backup functions] per filer than the standard system and is targeted specifically at disaster-recovery applications where there might be a large population of filers that all need to be backed up. The NearStore would be the box driving this backup process.

    Byte and Switch: So, on a different note, have you seen anything good at Sundance?

    Watson: Yes, actually. Human Nature with Tim Robbins and Patricia Arquette, who absolutely carries this movie – it’s well made and a great story.

    Byte and Switch: That’s the one about a woman who’s in love with a man in love with another woman and all three are in love with a young man raised as an ape, right? Great tip... I think. Thanks!

    Watson: Sure.