I just returned from our first presentation of DataRush to potential partners, SIs, and developers. While we have exhibited at a bunch of shows like JavaOne, Innotech, and the HP Global Showcase, and while we have briefed a bunch of smart press people and analysts, this was our first time with this type of audience.

Overall, we were very pleased at the interest and response to our story. The IT environment is looking for practical solutions to utilizing the multicore power that is flooding into the market, and these people see the tremendous opportunity inherent in platform transitions.

Today's Fry's ad shows a Gateway quad-core for $560.

Charles DeGaulle said that to be successful, one needs to "find a parade and get in front of it", and this parade is already marching down the street.

Follow-Up: I have attached the actual presentation I referred to above. Check it out!