In <v02120d0daf1eea4b109b@[206.225.46.29]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> I'm no apologist for Oracle, but it doesn't look like we have any proof
> that anything's been dropped yet.
>
> I've been in contact with HP on the Oracle issue, and they're working to
> get Oracle to promise it will support MPE/iX with version 8. It's not
> Oracle's policy to promise any specific platform support for 8 yet,
> according to HP. Version 8 is mostly in beta right now.
>
> Bottom line, for now:
>
> -- Oracle doesn't want to talk yet about where 8 will be supported -- on
> any platform.
>
> -- HP is working to get Oracle to say something more specific.
>
> -- We'll have more information soon from Jenny Hou, the Oracle on the 3000
> manager at HP.
>
> Bear in mind that sales rep information can veer pretty far from corporate
> level plans. Has everything an HP rep ever told you about the 3000 turned
> out to be mis-information?
>
> Ron Seybold, Editor In Chief
> The 3000 NewsWire
> Independent Information to Maximize Your HP3000
> http://www.3000newswire.com/newswire
> [log in to unmask]
> 512-331-0075

Thank you, Ron.  I have been hoping someone would say, "Hey, wait, let's
be sure this is true," before we followed the penguins.

Bruce.

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