Hi all,
 
In "If Operating Systems Were Beers ..."  Don Harrington wrote:
 
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>To which I replied in true HP3000-L'er fashion:
>
>MPE Beer
>
>Originally came in 16 oz. cans, now comes in 32 oz. cans.  Possible plans
>for a 64 oz. version if enough drinkers request it.  Another beer with
>fierce brand loyalty.  Was once the manufacturers main product, but has
>been replaced by their own version of UNIX Beer.  Can explosions are
>extremely rare.  If the refrigerator loses power, MPE Beer will keep for
>long periods without spoiling.  Returns to full flavor after power is
>restored with no intervention by the drinker.
 
Now, I know that there are at least a few beer drinkers in the HP3000
community; I also know that there are a number of beer brewers as well.
 Perhaps, rather than pursuing a funding model based on added support fees
that are designated for HP3K R&D we should approach those brewers about
making "MPE Beer" or "HP3000 Beer" -- as long as they're willing to donate
their profits to the CSY Labs.
 
One of the nicest things about this idea is that, when you buy your "MPE
Beer" you receive both a tangible immediate benefit (the beer) and a
substantial long-term benefit (the ensured longevity of the HP3000).  It's
really the socially responsible thing to do.
 
And, while you're kicking back a few you can do so with the assurance that,
in drinking beer, you're ensuring your job security.
 
 -- Evan