I hadn't seen this mentioned previously but Interex gets some press in
this weeks ComputerWorld on page 4:

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HP's Internet Push Has Interex Downside

Hewlett-Packard Co.'s recent Internet push may be having an unintended
effect on Interex, HP's hardware-oriented user group.  An anonymous
source said HP is "de-investing in marketing and other activities that support
the user group" by focusing on electronic services.  A senior Interex member
who requested anonymity said much of the co-marketing funds HP previously
offered to third-party vendors supporting its hardware are now being funneled
to HP's new Internet partners.  One result: HP hardware partners who used
to sponsor Interex events no longer have the funds to do so.

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Regards,
Michael L Gueterman
Easy Does It Technologies