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"But dear developer: the framework is a servant of the application, not vice versa. If you embed your application logic in the framework, your application will lose its soul." When…

I would be happy to look at your configuration and suggest options for scaling further (does not necessarily mean more resources or $$!). Please send an email with your account num…

CNAME, SSL, Edge Purge (invalidation), and more are coming with the addition of Akamai to the Rackspace Cloud Files product. We're excited, too. A big reason for this new partnersh…

I'll check with the team at Rackspace working on CloudFiles + CDN with Akamai to see if gzip compression will be supported. (You also can request it here: http://feedback.rackspace…

Rackspace is hiring! Over 100 open positions in all areas of tech & business roles at http://rackertalent.com Robert "Robot" Taylor robot AT rackspace DOT com

Here's a response from Rackspace (my employer): http://su.pr/2gCe3k "Rackspace comments on changes to Texas Sales Tax Rules Rackspace has been in discussions with the Texas Comptro…

Agreed -- however, the quote from the Director of Tax Administration is interesting as it specifically address the intent (or NON-intent) for these changes to apply to webhosting.

It's from a letter from the TTARA -- it's currently behind a paywall (hence the reason for only excerpting it) but should be public very soon. [Edit: website - http://www.ttara.org…

Look for a public clarification on this soon (very soon) -- it's not intended to affect webhosting according to the Comptroller's office. See my previous comment.

Slow down, people... Here's part of an update from the Texas Taxpayers Research Association applicable to this matter: "... This past week TTARA had extensive discussions with the …

I work with Rackspace and would like to discuss your situation. Please contact me by email - robert.taylor@rackspace.com or by phone - +1.210.548.5616. Robert J Taylor Sr Sys Engin…