With all the talk of being Agile, one has to wonder if anyone cares about shipping.  We focus a lot on the methodologies and practices that go into creating software, but we don't talk all that much about shipping.  Software doesn't exist until it's shipped.  No money is made from a great piece of software that isn't available.  No money is made from having a really kick ass Agile process if you don't ship.  It's not all about money, but without money we don't get to "play another game of pinball".  As Sam reminded me today, it's all about getting that next game.  It's all about shipping.

Those of us living in the world of software need to remember why we're in this business.  It's not about process, it's not about methodology, it's not about how Agile you are. It's about creating kick ass software that users love.  Users can't fall in love with something that isn't shipped.