I, for one, would be willing to attend such a chat session, and to the
extent that I am able, I would be happy to represent HP.  Just give
me some advance warning on when the meeting will be scheduled
and what topics I should be prepared to address.  Let's consider
this an experiment, too.

Jon Cohen
Commercial Systems Division
Hewlett Packard


John Dunlop wrote in message ...
>Yesterday we held an MPE Chat Session on the Yahoo Club server. The
>session was organised by Jon Diercks and was designed as a post-IPROF
>briefing for any who could not attend. It was also an experiment to
>determine if the chat medium could work for a question and answer
>session. Unfortunately, of the panelists invited, only Mark Bixby
>managed to attend. However, there were about 8 other attendees from
>various places including myself from the UK (although it was 12:30am!).
>
>The proceedings mainly dealt with positive movements on the HP3000 with
>a view to the future of the HP3000 although it was difficult to vary the
>subject matter with only one panelist.
>
>Generally, the experiment seemed to be a success although I did
>experience some delays from my side of the "pond". If any of the other
>attendees would like to chip in, please feel free. I think Jon Diercks
>will be looking to organise another session in a couple of weeks so we
>will need volunteer panelists and suggested subject matter. Over to you.
>
>Cheers,
>
>John Dunlop
>
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