Denys writes:
> In a message dated 96-01-19 21:34:20 EST, [log in to unmask] (Phil Smith) writes:
>
> >Perhaps the match might have a detrimental effect on Apple; then again, it
> >might have a positive effect on HP. Both firms were started by two guys in
> >a garage - the difference is that you have to dig deep to uncover that in
> >HP. Wouldn't it be wonderful to find HP evangelizing the 3000?
>
> Wrong,
>
> The folks who started HP stayed with HP for good.  The folks who started
> Apple left or were forced out.  Apple then lost its CORE beliefs!  Now it
                     ^^^^^^ (just wondering what Ed McCracken woyuld say :)
 
As did HP, as shown by examing the corporate goals now vs. at the start,
and in the often commented-on demise of the "HP way".  (In 9/1983 "Hewlett-
Packard Statement of Corporate Objectives", Profit moved to #1,
Customers dropped from #1 to #2.)
 
> stuck with Spindler who is supported by a Chairman who shows is support by
> selling 1 million shares of Apple stock!
 
I suspect George Carter would be able to amply comment on the sales of stock
by high level HP managers, particularly Lew Platt.  :)
 
 
..not siding with either side of the above, just balancing the statements.
 
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