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Robert Mills <[log in to unmask]>
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Robert Mills <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 2 Aug 2002 15:09:42 +0100
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Looks as if two BIG mistakes were made when HP split into HP and Agilent.

1) The wrong part got to keep the HP name.
2) The wrong part kept the 3000.

regards,

Robert W.Mills
Systems Development Manager
Windsong Services

The thoughts, comments, and opinions expressed herein are mine.
They do not reflect those of my employer, nor anyone else.

----Original Message----
From: Michael Baier [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 02 August 2002 14:38
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Welcome to the NEW HP

> Good news?  YES 100%
>
> but
> seems like HP speaks with many tongues and changes important
> opinions daily
> depending on "where does the wind blows from".
> Hard to take a companies "word" if the change it on a daily bases.
> Somehow reminds me of words from Winston about the HPe3000.
>
> If a HP vice-president makes statements and remarks like that
> and 2 days
> later they are worthless, what is to believe in statements from HP?
> "Start thinking about consequences before you talk Mr. Vicepresident"
>
> Seems like HP has many not-so-bright/intelligent Vice-presidents.
> Time to change back to the OLD HP.
>
> Just my thoughts
> Michael
>
>
> On Fri, 2 Aug 2002 09:17:23 -0400, Frank Alden Smith
> <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 08:37:00 -0500, Chuck Ryan <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> HP invokes the DMCA over a security problem:
>>
>> Good news -- HP reverses a questionable decision:
>>
>> http://news.com.com/2100-1023-947740.html
>>
>> Take care,
>> frank
>> ======================================================
>> Frank Alden Smith           HP MPE/iX Certified Professional
>> Alden Research, Inc.            Instructor -- Consultant
>> 3617 Ligon Road
>> Ellicott City MD  21042
>>
>> Phone: (410) 750-2101
>>
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