From the Computer World Article ...

"So hardware partners that bought exhibitor space or
                  sponsored events at past Interex shows may no longer
                  have HP's co-marketing dollars to participate, the
                  source said. Even so, HP World '99 will have more
                  vendors exhibiting and participating than ever before
                  because of HP's broader focus, Saunders said. "

Does a broader focus mean no focus?? I hope MPE land and the MPE track help
keep the HP3000 momentum alive ... In the world of open systems what is the
role of a vendor specific users group ... and in the role of information
appliances will there be any need for a user's group?

Its late ... time to sign off for the night ..
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