Re:

> At 10:17 PM -0400 10/25/99, [log in to unmask] wrote:
> >I don't think yo are doing HG any favors by comparing it to the Tucker.
> >The
> >Tucker was a scam, "vaporware" in computerese.  Read the history.
>
> I have read the history. Perhaps you should, too.
> Tucker managed to build 50 or so cars before he was squashed by the US
...

I agree...Barry's right again.

Check out:
    http://members.aol.com/TuckerCar/main.html
    http://www.hfmgv.org/histories/showroom/1948/tucker.html
and http://www.tuckerclub.org/

Ironically, Nick just showed the value of having vendors post their
views...sometimes it's the only way people can hear all sides of a story.

BTW, for people who like "software demo horror stories", here's one
about the premier of the Tucker for the press:

   "The Tucker '48 premiered June 19, 1947 in the Tucker plant before
    the press, dealers, distributors and brokers. Tucker later discarded
    many of the Tin Goose features, such as 24-volt electrical system
    starters to turn over the massive 589-cubic-inch engine. For the
    premier, workers substituted two 12-volt truck batteries weighing
    over 150 pounds that caused the Tucker's suspension arms to snap.

    Speeches dragged on as workers behind the curtain tried feverishly
    to get the Tin Goose up and running. Finally, before the crowd of 5000,
    the curtains parted and the Tucker automobile rolled down the ramp
    from the stage and to its viewing area where it remained for the
    rest of the evening. Stock finally cleared for sale on July 15."

I've seen a couple of demos (and, in one case, going "live" with
a bank's new computer & new software their first day of business) that
were equally touch-and-go. :)

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Stan Sieler                                          [log in to unmask]
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