Author: Jose S

Choose Llama when local or open weights earn the ops cost. Choose a closed $20 seat when the job is writing and the GPU project has no owner.…

Avoid the Llama variant zoo. Keep one default Instruct stack, match the model card to the file, and remember license and Acceptable Use still follow the weights.

Start Llama with bounded tasks and a verify step. Quote-check summaries, run the transform yourself, and never paste unchecked SLA numbers into a steerco slide.

Choose hosted Llama or self-host on purpose. Local files stay local only if you do not flip a cloud toggle or paste into a logged-in host tab.

Match Llama sizes to real RAM and VRAM. Scout-class fits many laptops; huge MoE names need servers. Write the hardware ticket from a load test, not from a…