Glenn Koster wrote:
>
> Fellow listers,
>
> In both public and private conversations, it has been mentioned that I threw
> out a challenge yesterday - but didn't offer any solutions of my own.   You
> ask. I will reply.  This may be a bit long winded (again), but bear with
> me... please.
>
> Okay, just how do we go about getting the message about the HP e3000 out?
> There are many things that I believe we can (and should) expect HP to do in
> the ongoing struggle to ensure the viability of the MPE/iX platform.  Some
> of those are outlined below.  Most of what I want to say is directed at the
> HP user / developer community and what we can do to assist HP in this
> matter.  Let's start there.
>
> I think there were some good ideas presented by several folks.  I have not
> folded those into this response, but I think it would be appropriate to do
> at some point down the road.  What follows is *my* proposal.
>
> We need to establish a bonafide "Chief 3000 Champion".  The Champion cannot
> (should not) be supported by the user community.  For the user community,
> the platform is a platform of choice but is generally not considered an
> integral part of their primary business function.  it doesn't "make or
>  break" their business.  Should be supported by a consortium of developers,
> consultants, resellers, HP and INTEREX.  This person should be an employee
> of the consortium - not employed by a single party.  This should give him /
> her neutrality and an objective voice.  Should be a full-time proponent of
> the platform.  The duties would, of necessity, include at least the
> following elements.
>
I agree with everything that I think a "consortium" is awkward and will
not
work well.  I think the champion should be an employee of either HP or
Client Systems.  Better if it were HP.

The other question is "Where do you find a champion with all the skills
listed above?

Nick D.