Stevens: Third parties like Dell and HP will support it, as it affects their business. Windows Server does support serial ATA through a third-party driver, a generic driver. We're definitely committed to doing it in Windows Storage Server but haven't announced the timeframe. But with a desktop or server you can get serial ATA today.
Byte and Switch: What about the home market?
Stevens: Well, in many instances today, homes have more than one computer and are being networked. So in the very small business and home server environment, there's a lot of value to Windows clients in making it easy to protect files and having a one-button kind of deal to back up directory and files. Right now, Iomega and many companies are looking at this. Something is needed that will be very low cost and very expandable, like TiVo for home businesses or small businesses that kind of ease of use, simplicity, and low cost.
Byte and Switch: What about Linux? Isn't that being talked about for network consolidation too? [See SAN Vendors Scope Linux.] What's your differentiator from Linux?
Stevens: Linux definitely is a competitive offering in this space... Our value proposition against Linux and various proprietary environments is that all the storage functionality has to be bought separately or you have to build it yourself. With Windows Server and Windows Storage Server Enterprise Edition you get the best ISV support, and it works better on your platform than Linux.
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