Duane Percox writes:
 
>Dan writes:
 
>>Since the HP3000-L is so Unix-phobic, I'm thinking of starting a separate
>>mailing list dedicated to discussing using HP3000s and Unix together
>>without the off-topic HP3000 advocacy/flames prevalent on this list
>>whenever the "U" word is mentioned.
>>
>>Sample topics could be:
>>
>>o Using Unix tools to diagnose HP3000 problems
>>o Using Unix to connect your HP3000 to the net (and protect your HP3000
>>from the net :-)
>>o Client/Server programming issues
>>
>>Needless to say, only those who see Unix as a tool need subscribe to this
>>new list. It's not the place for HP3000 advocacy or sales pitches --
>>HP3000-L >already exists for that :-)
>>
 
>I would prefer to see the list become more 'understanding' and allow these
>topics to intermixed. I think unless we are more accepting of other ideas
>and possible solutions we might just get obsoleted out of existence.
 
>Besides, how can anyone in good conscience slam something unless they
>have tried it themselves. If we separate the lists then this list will
>become mpe ONLY and I don't think that serves us all very much.
 
>Just my .02 worth before departing to Hawaii.. ;-) ;-)
 
 
I agree; unix and unix-like stuff (posix) provide some extremely useful tools,
which should not be ignored.
 
I think that this list is, in general, 'understanding', and quite willing to
embrace 'new' technology that will help get the job done.  What we object to is
the notion that 'new' technology is necessarily better, and the 'old' stuff
should be thrown out.
 
-Bob
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