John -

If you can believe the sale info on MPUX, it is not only possible, but is done!

I just want to see an open source version that doesn't ride on the
fate and whim of a single company.  I would like to see the
participation from some of the HP3000 3rd party companies for 2
reasons:  1) They would benefit financially from an ongoing and
healthy MPE community; and 2) They have some of the best technical
minds around.  I am not against them making a buck, and would be happy
for them to do so with add-ons.  I just want to see the environment
open source so that no one can "take their ball and go home, ending
the game".  Plus with open source, you multiply your technical
development and support capabilities.

- Pete


On 9/15/06, John Dunlop <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Pete,
>
> It was very refreshing to hear someone talking about real solutions to
> possibly keep MPE alive.
> Unfortunately, there are some very negative voices here (Jim Chance is
> still looking for work :o) and even if much of what you are proposing
> has already been discussed, it has been done in private and not as a
> general debate.
>
> I find what you are saying intriguing if it is a real possibility but I
> don't have the depth in the technical arena to know if it is possible.
>
> Personally, I find your postings the most positive sign that there is
> hope for MPE in the future.
>
> "Don't let the turkeys get you down!"
>
> Cheers,
>
> John Dunlop
>