Articles referenced in this episode:
Microsoft blog: Windows 11: A new era for the PC begins today
VMware Delivers ‘Cloud-Smart’ Approach for the Multi-Cloud Era at VMworld 2021
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Erick and Rich discuss the significance of Microsoft launching Windows 11 in the same week VMware updated its cloud platform, urge you to raise prices in January, and salute an industrious squirrel who borrowed a pickup truck to store walnuts.

Articles referenced in this episode:
Microsoft blog: Windows 11: A new era for the PC begins today
VMware Delivers ‘Cloud-Smart’ Approach for the Multi-Cloud Era at VMworld 2021
Listen to the 5 Minute Roundup podcast!
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