Paul wrote:

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> So let's take what we have and make the best of it. Yes, HP
> is putting roadblocks in front of us, making this more
> difficult to do. Sure, remember that when you are approached to
> buy HP9000 computers, personal computers and printers, but
> let's move forward. We have an emulator to get to market.

I see it (quite) differently. HP is trying to take away roadblocks.
The largest roadblock so far has been that the current MPE license
allows MPE to only run on an e3000 platform. If HP did nothing to
address this there would be no legal way for a PA-RISC emulator
to run MPE, MPE subsystems, or MPE tools and apps. So, I do not
see HP as putting roadblocks in front of you. I do know that what
we have proposed for a new MPE license is not perfect at all. I
know there are some restrictions that are unfavorable to the
emulator vendors and will make things a little more complicated
for the end users. However, you need to realize that we(HP) did
not say "hummm, this seems too good for everyone, let's try to
mess it up some. Let's add some unnecessary roadblocks so that
there is a smaller chance of anyone wanting to create a PA-RISC
emulator." This entire processes was aimed at being able to allow
emulator vendors to go forwards with a business and technical
analysis, not having to worry if the legal license issues would
prevent them from making a business out of selling an emulator.
Thus, we intend to sell an MPE license divorced from e3000 h/w, at a
very low price, so that the license and its price are not be a deterrent
for anyone considering purchasing an emulator.

regards,
 Jeff Vance, HP