Denys writes:
 
> LACK OF HP 3000 MATERIAL.  I think not.  There is as much HP 3000 content as
> the prior years, we have, however, expanded in other areas.  There are
 
I think the point that several people made, and which has not been
addressed yet, is that some of the material mailed by Interex about
HP WORLD '96 contains little or no information about the HP 3000.  This isn't
opinion, but easily demonstratable fact.  If Denys doubts this, I'd be
happy to fax him a copy of the mailer I received.
 
I, for one, haven't questioned the about of HP 3000-specific content
that will be at HP WORLD '96.  I expect to be happy with the content,
assuming I am able to attend.  At present, my tutorial co-presenter and
I were caught by surprise when we were told that only one of us will be
admitted under the "tutorial presenters get free admission" policy;
for whatever reason, we both thought that it would apply to both of us :(
 
As usual, I encourage all HP 3000 users to attend!
 
> AM to 6:PM.  If this is too long for you, you are going to the wrong event,
> this is a technical conference, not a pleasure cruise.
 
Hmmm...that implies a quiet social then? :)
(apparently yes, from later comments by Denys)
 
> mainly because HP 9000 shops do not use databases.  Look at page 39-43 of the
> call for paper and then come and tell me there is no HP 3000 content.  Also
> look at pages 31-33, 36-38, 46-47 and 53.  The call for registration only
 
I don't have the call for papers in front of me, nor have I referred to it
on the 'net before, but I hope that whoever commented about it will reply.
 
> If you can t find HP 3000 material, you are working very hard to avoid it.
 
That explains it ... the sentence applies to Interex!  :)  or is it:  :(
 
In the sole piece of literature I commented on, my statements still
stand...there is no reference to the HP 3000 or MPE.
 
> and all.  When we finally did, it was a bit late.  This also addresses the
> money issue for that social, HP generously sponsors the event.
 
Thank you for the explanation, and thanks to HP for funding the social!
 
> We only have one Interex (users) funded event,  on Wednesday Night.  After
> all, this is a technical conference, not a social club.  If you want more
> parties and social events, you will have to go elsewhere.
 
May I suggest: SIGDisneyland?
 
> The Management Symposium has Joel Birnbaum as opening keynote address.  Dr.
> Jim Wetherbe is the featured speaker for the management symposium and yes, he
> brings in the folks for that special event.
 
Although no dollar figures were mentioned, as a member of Interex I hope that
the *additional* people he brings in contribute more than he costs.
 
> So, except for Jim Wetherbe (who makes the Management Symposium conference),
> Scott Adams and Cherryl Currid (both of whom are not expensive), all the
> keynotes and plenaries are HP folks who graciously donate their time.  In
> other words, they cost Interex and you nothing.
 
That's great to hear about the HP people, ... I can't recall seeing that
in print before, thanks Denys!
 
Reading your words carefully, however, leads the reader to assume that Jim
Wetherbe is expensive, so my above-mentioned "hope" still stands.
 
As for Scott Adams, I certainly enjoy his work, and would encourage the
conference staff to consider having some Dilbert-related material available
for purchase (books, T-shirts).  Perhaps an autograph session can be
arranged?
 
And I still wonder how much Jim, Scott, and Cherryl cost.  If you won't
tell us, it must not be good news.
 
> Finally, the name of the event.  Those of you who have received the Call For
> Registration have surely noted the name of the event, following the caption
> 'Interex presents'.  In answer to a post about people chucking the CFR
 
True, although the postcard-mailer puts it somewhat differently than
we are used to seeing it, with:
 
   the association of Hewlett-Packard Computing Professionals (Interex)
instead of:
   Interex (the Association of Hewlett-Packard Computing Professionals)
 
Hmm...for that matter, the http://www.interex.org web site says:
 
   You've arrived at the web site for the International Association of
   Hewlett-Packard Computing Professionals known as Interex.
 
When did we become the group "known as Interex" instead of "Interex, the..."?
 
 
Closing note...HP WORLD '96 has a "UNIX Bootcamp" ... maybe we need an
"MPE Bootcamp" with mandatory attendance by high-level HP management
sales people?  :)
 
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