[snip]
>That's why, when people ask me when such-and-such is going to
>be available, I'll generally try to be as vague as I think I can get away with
>being.  Usually, I'll answer in terms of which quarter I think it will
>be done, (never what month, or what week).
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   IMHO, I don't consider that a problem.  Obviously, as product
release dates get closer, the estimate will become more defined.  I
think what most people are looking for is enough information to make an
informed decision on things such as "Should I update my OS 3 months
from now, or wait until the 4th month when I get that feature I've
wanted all my life?".  In some past cases, HP has responded with the
"Microsoft style" [no flames/discussion please] time estimate, which
leaves us hanging.
 
                                David N. Lukenbill
 
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David N. Lukenbill
US Naval Surface Warfare Center, Louisville KY
Integrated Ships Defense, Resource Management
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