Tom replied to Stan (and probably feels same way about my
follow-on):

> >That's one reason I suggested considering San Jose, CA.  That,
> >along with the fact that it would cost a *lot* less for Interex
> >and most HP employees to attend!  (And, you'd get more
> >Allegroids :)
>
> Those of us out here in the heartland appreciate the fact
> that HPWorld is in Chicago this year.

I am fully aware that those from the heartland (let alone the eastern
seaboard) pay significant penalties when HPW is in the Bay Area;
compared to those of us who have only to take a cheap shuttle flight
in the same time zone....   And it probably makes sense to see what
the post-mortem on HPW-Chicago tells us before blue-skying much
more on this;  about not only total attendance but also WHO
attended;  i.e.:  How many HP techies will be there; compared to
prior years.

For now I only suggest that if the choice appears to come down to
giving HPW a "home" in San Jose where lots of HP people will show
up;  and going to Chicago, Philly, etc. results in a major drop-off in
HP techie participation (note I said techie;  not manager), then I
would still respectfully suggest that on balance having max HP techie
participation is more important;  IMHO...  Ask yourself one question:
If there were NO HP techies at HPW, would you still go ?..  I doubt
that I would...

Ken Sletten

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