On Thu, 2 May 2002 21:33:22 -0400, John R. Wolff <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>There were two interesting points in the above quotes.  The first was that
>the new HP will concentrate on riding the coat-tails of Microsoft and Intel
>instead of developing innovations of its own  --  no wonder the HP3000 has
>no role in the company.  Secondly, they have concluded that UNIX is on the
>way out in favor of Windows and Linux.  Meanwhile, HP urges all HP3000
>migraters to embrace HP-UX!  Sounds like companies should start budgeting
>for perpetual migration indefinitely.
>
>How can a vendor like this dictate to customers what they are going to
>spend their time, money and energy on just to stay in business?  Enough is
>enough from such arrogant vendors.  When does the customer get to say what
>they want?
>
>It didn't take long for the new HP to show us what to expect.
>
>What's next???

Ever tried to tell Mr. Gates or Mr. Ballmer what you want?
They publicly tell that they know what is best for you.
Now the "new" HP wants to play that role too.

and this all happens in a free market.
Who cares what the customer/consumer wants.
Eat what you get cause you get nothing else.
If we need more money, we discontinue and start something new and you pay us
for that.

George Orwell's 1984 just 20 years later.

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