Last summer I spent a day on a motorcycle tour with two retired IBM salesmen. They reminisced sales stories all afternoon. I couldn't believe the amount of preparation and planned sales tactics they employed. A blue suit was required at all times because blue conveys trust and will result in a higher sale.
I used to work at a place that used ClearCase and Lotus Notes. I can tell you that the only people who put any thought into that decision were the IBM salesmen.
