The part that I don't get is this. It end the HPe3000, it is assumed that
HP has done everything in it's power to make money on it. I think we can
all agree that this is not true. There has never been marketing for the
3000. In fact, any marketing that has come out has been from the user
community. I have worked on the platform for 15 years and will continue to
do so, as long as I can. I have seen user groups die because of lack of
interest. At the same time, I have seen what this computer can do. I hope
that I, in some small way, have lived and represented the "Rules of the
garage".
In this hour of sadness, I'd like to think that there are people out there.
In quiet passon, working to make this our finest hour. It may be the end of
the Hewlett Packard 3000, but it's death should not be a quiet one. I can
only hope that I am honored to be part of such a revolution.
Ron Horner
HP3000 Systems Administrator
JCPenney Logistics
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Dunlop" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 8:32 AM
Subject: The end of the hp e3000
> On this saddest of days, I have posted a link to the HP Letter
> outlining the demise of the HP e3000 (in Acrobat format) on the site
> at :
>
> http://www.hp3000links.com.
>
> I personally find it very sad because of the 20 years I have worked
> with the platform. I have got to know it pretty well and it is a joy
> to use compared to some other systems I won't name.
> I am particularly saddened by the thought of all you fine folks who
> have spent so many days and nights(months and years), also in your own
> time, creating new programs/utilities and porting programs from other
> platforms to bring the functionality of the HP e3000 up-to-date. This
> has been in spite of the constant refusal by HP to acknowledge what a
> fine product they have produced or to provide any marketing incentive
> to prolong the life of the platform.
>
> I, personally, find the last paragrah of the letter particularly hard
> to swallow which says :
>
> "We are truly committed to earning your trust and loyalty, and to
> helping you make a smooth transition to another platform".
>
> The loyalty to the HP e3000 that has been so strong, for so long has
> just been repaid by HP, by killing off the HP e3000. Who would you
> trust in the future, especially in the light of all the promises
> offered such a short time ago?
>
> It is the end of an era. Forgive me for sounding dramatic but this
> issue has raised emotions which are not "professional". Although many
> saw the writing on the wall, they have battled on with a determination
> to overcome all obstacles. Unfortunately, HP ending production and
> support will probably be the end. I look forward to any news about
> "Open source" MPE or any moves for an independent CSY but I'm not
> holding my breath.
>
> Cheers,
>
> John Dunlop
>
> E-mail : [log in to unmask] "If at first you don't succeed...
> Web : http://www.hp3000links.com Don't take up sky-diving !"
> "All your HP e3000 resources on the Net"
> (Mirror: http://www.users.totalise.co.uk/~jdunlop/index1.htm)
>
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