> >I began wondering if the availability of a "real" low end 3000
> >would help progress non-HP work in porting applications.
>
> I wondered, too. So we asked CSY general manager Harry Sterling about it in
> our February issue of the 3000 NewsWire (visit us as www.3k.com/seybold for
> details on how to subscribe, or send e-mail to [log in to unmask]):
 
 That's where I saw it... my company subscribes.
 
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> small payback. I don't think the cost of the development platform is an
> issue.
 
 Thanks for the quote Ron.  I take issue at this one statement.
We're a small consulting firm that is entering the software
development arena.  Even though we get generous discounts as a member
of the PA-Risc Developer program another 928 is a significant expense
as a one developer/programmer platform.
 
> Jame said:
> >I realize that it wouldn't be a huge market for Hewlett-Packard.
>
> And that seems to be precisely the problem. HP wants to leverage 9000
> workstation hardware if they do this, and they don't think the cost of the
> 3000 is an inhibitor to porting. Developers, if you're out there, tell them
> otherwise.
 
 If there is a signup sheet please add my name.  I don't want a
re-worked UX workstation... I want a 3000 with less capacity and a
little less power.
 
 
Jim
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