David,

I couldn't agree with you more. 

I have not had much chance in the past few months to participate on the list
except every now and then reading some of the posts. Upon receiving an email
with a special alert regarding the news I immediately started reading all
the posts on the list and felt sad that such a thing is finally happen. We
all knew deep down inside this might happen some day. 

The HP3000 is a great tool and so is the software that so many of the loyal
vendors have written to make this an even better tool. When I first started
in my career it was on a HP250 and shortly thereafter we converted to a
HP3000. "What a simple box this is to maintain" I thought. 

Through the years I too have grown lazy with some of my practices since the
HP3000 became the 'tool' of choice for me. We as a firm decided to purchase
a software package to provide us with statistical data that our in house
software could not provide. This has given me the opportunity to work with
the HP9000 and Windows NT which are good tools also but not as forgiving as
the HP3000.

I have been currently seeking new employment but this news will make me
pause and think about which 'tool' I will be working with in the future.


Rick Clark
Systems Manager
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis
Cleveland, Ohio
phone (216)739-5149
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: BURNEY,DAVID (Non-A-Singapore,ex1)
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 1:59 AM
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> Subject: [HP3000-L] HP3000-L...
> 
> 
> Hello listmembers,
> 
> Since this is the largest egression of list 
> members I've seen in all my years of being a 
> member, I felt compelled to excercise my communal 
> right to add my ¥ .02.
> 
> In no way is this post meant to offend anyone
> or belittle thier loss.  
> 
> Firstly,  I would like to say that I empathize 
> with those who's very livelhoods have been 
> threatened, or lost, by this significant turn 
> of events.  I also understand those who lash 
> out emotionally at a feeling of betrayal. And 
> why they do so.  As well, I sympathize with 
> those that try to provide a rational point of 
> view, hope and a feasable progression into the 
> future. 
> 
> To be honest, it is the "victims" of this
> announcement in which I feel for the most. I 
> mean, I haven't seen this many people upset 
> since Elvis died. Some of the posts that I've 
> read have genuinely touched me. If this list 
> isn't the epitomy of a community, I don't know 
> what is. 
> 
> Secondly, the computer and OS ?  IMHO, they are 
> simply tools of the trade. Regardless of loyalty, 
> ease of use, customer following, size of your bit 
> bucket, money invested, etc.  And while this tool 
> hung in there like a champ as far as other platforms 
> are concerned, it is a tool nonetheless.
> 
> When I went to school to become an IT/IS professional, 
> I was taught theory, methods and practice. Not MPE.  
> Actually, I think MPE has made me lazy when it comes 
> to being as well learned, versatile and marketable 
> as I could be in this field.  
> 
> This is the computer/IT/IS industry. It does not get 
> any more dynamic than this.  Am I a worried ? Absolutely. 
> I'm not clear as to whether I've pigeon-holed my career 
> or I should edit my resume to relfect just a bit less 
> HPe3000 experience.  
> 
> Nonetheless, I'm confident that I, and others on this 
> list have the skills and drive to be what it's necessary 
> for them to be, in order to utilize the most effective 
> tool at thier disposal to get the job done. There are 
> some truly brilliant people on this list. I don't think 
> Alfredo is riding his bike for the exercise. I'd hazard 
> a guess that he's doing what he does best...brainstorming, 
> researching and developing.
> 
> As others have stated, MPE isn't dead yet. If/when it does
> fade, it will be sorely missed. But what I'll miss the most 
> isn't the box, it is the community that made the box what 
> it is. 
> 
> To quote Tracy Johnson  : "Semper Zorgnak"
> 
> Peace.
> 
> 
> David Burney
> 
> PS - So, I rambled a bit. I don't get much chance to 
> ramble and be understood here in Japan, so I'm allowed. :-)
> 
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