Winston Prather writes:

> The main reason for this post is that I wanted to suggest a another
> discussion thread.  "CSY and 3000L: Working together".   How can HP CSY
> and 3000L work together to promote the e3000?  Lets not rule anything out
> and brainstorm ideas.  I'll start the list:
>
> - CSY uses 3000L as an information distribution channel.   CSY will treat
> 3000L as a channel for distributing announcements, new brochures, success
> stories, product slides sets, etc.

Rather than "information distribution," this sounds much more like
"marketing," or even "preaching to the choir."  And since (thankfully!)
the list no longer distributes attachments, I guess you mean LINKS to
the aforementioned brochures, etc.

I assume such information is always available from businessservers.hp.com,
though short announcements of updates could be useful.


> This is just brainstorming.  No commitments that we can implement these or
> other ideas, but we will absolutely commit to seriously considering all
> ideas.

That is certainly useful!


> Lets look for ways to channel the incredible energy and knowledge of the
> 3000L community.   Many of you are probably familiar with HP's "RULES OF
> THE GARAGE".  It's sort of the new HP Way.  One of the rules is:  "BELIEVE
> THAT TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD".  Seems appropriate here don't you
> think.

"Together" can only be a good thing! :)

Fortunately, CSY has long a strong *technical* presence here.  It sounds
like you would like to expand that, to include a strong *managerial*
presence, discussing overall strategy.  Such a partnership is certainly
welcome.

The toughest part, I suspect, is getting the attention of those whom
you seek.  That is, technical people simply MUST share information,
or be left with either unsolved problems or suboptimal solutions.
Getting management (from client sites) to participate is likely more
of a challenge.

But getting HP management listening to, and more actively
participating in, discussions on hp3000-L is a very welcome step.

Hopefully the recent flame wars will not dissuade you or your
colleagues from this decision.  But you might learn more about
refrigerators in the process. ;)


> Again, thanks for listening,

Always! :)

--Glenn