Hi,

Why take this discussion off the 3000-L?

Bill

At 12:55 PM 11/12/01 -0500, Jonathan M. Backus wrote:
>        There has been a separate discussion group created to "seriously"
discuss
>and review the idea of MPE moving to a "Open Source" module.  Topics of
>discussion will include the idea of a "Linux" style module versus a "Coop"
>style module.  The viability of MPE being maintained by any other group
>outside of HP.  The likelihood of porting MPE to another hardware platform.
>
>        This group is for people seriously interested in discussing and being
>involved in this concept, in a calm rational fashion.  It is not intended to
>continue or fuel the emotional reactions.  For those people that have been
>involved with MPE for a long period of time, such as myself, this
>announcement will invoke a very similar emotional reaction as a death of a
>loved one.  There are many stages to this type of grieving process and anger
>is a very legitimate stage.  However, there is a need to take a deep breath
>and consider the options in a rational way.  We are talking about the heart
>and soul of the IT infrastructure for many companies and decisions and
>forward paths will need to be determined as quickly and soundly as possible.
>
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>Thanx,
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