Very nice response David!!!

I agree w/ everything you've said. This list does have many
fine professionals on it. I'm proud to be a small part of
it.

A job well done, your dialog is a great compliment to the
HP3K supporters.

Jim.
--- "BURNEY,DAVID (Non-A-Singapore,ex1)"
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> Hello listmembers,
>
> Since this is the largest egression of list
> members I've seen in all my years of being a
> member, I felt compelled to excercise my communal
> right to add my ¥ .02.
>
> In no way is this post meant to offend anyone
> or belittle thier loss.
>
> Firstly,  I would like to say that I empathize
> with those who's very livelhoods have been
> threatened, or lost, by this significant turn
> of events.  I also understand those who lash
> out emotionally at a feeling of betrayal. And
> why they do so.  As well, I sympathize with
> those that try to provide a rational point of
> view, hope and a feasable progression into the
> future.
>
> To be honest, it is the "victims" of this
> announcement in which I feel for the most. I
> mean, I haven't seen this many people upset
> since Elvis died. Some of the posts that I've
> read have genuinely touched me. If this list
> isn't the epitomy of a community, I don't know
> what is.
>
> Secondly, the computer and OS ?  IMHO, they are
> simply tools of the trade. Regardless of loyalty,
> ease of use, customer following, size of your bit
> bucket, money invested, etc.  And while this tool
> hung in there like a champ as far as other platforms
> are concerned, it is a tool nonetheless.
>
> When I went to school to become an IT/IS professional,
> I was taught theory, methods and practice. Not MPE.
> Actually, I think MPE has made me lazy when it comes
> to being as well learned, versatile and marketable
> as I could be in this field.
>
> This is the computer/IT/IS industry. It does not get
> any more dynamic than this.  Am I a worried ? Absolutely.
>
> I'm not clear as to whether I've pigeon-holed my career
> or I should edit my resume to relfect just a bit less
> HPe3000 experience.
>
> Nonetheless, I'm confident that I, and others on this
> list have the skills and drive to be what it's necessary
> for them to be, in order to utilize the most effective
> tool at thier disposal to get the job done. There are
> some truly brilliant people on this list. I don't think
> Alfredo is riding his bike for the exercise. I'd hazard
> a guess that he's doing what he does
> best...brainstorming,
> researching and developing.
>
> As others have stated, MPE isn't dead yet. If/when it
> does
> fade, it will be sorely missed. But what I'll miss the
> most
> isn't the box, it is the community that made the box what
>
> it is.
>
> To quote Tracy Johnson  : "Semper Zorgnak"
>
> Peace.
>
>
> David Burney
>
> PS - So, I rambled a bit. I don't get much chance to
> ramble and be understood here in Japan, so I'm allowed.
> :-)
>
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