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> I see that Robelle still claims that the HP3000 is a mini computer...
> mmmmm...how big does a computer have to get to not be a mini anymore.
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> (see www.robelle.com -- HP3000 Related Information)
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> Elbert
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ComputerWorld has a chart of "mid-range" systems (all platforms) that
they defined as those costing $10,000 to $1,000,000. This includes a lot
of HP-3000s, but also many Intel-based lan servers.
 
HP, however, seems more and more positioning the 3000 for the high-end -
that doesn't mean there aren't small systems, just that the system is for
those who need a bundle of features and high reliability. We see that is the
3-tier chart that has been talked about on the list already. The industry needs
to get used to the idea that an "Enterprise" server may be a $100,000 box, if
that fits the size of the need. It will, however, be interesting to see how
small HP-3000s will come in the future. If HP is going to sell the idea of
sharing parts (workgroups) on one large system, then they have to get software
vendors to do user or usage based pricing.
 
r.g.
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