Guy Avenell wrote:
>
> We only have an answer for item #1.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ric Merz" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 12:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] Using HP e3000 for the NEXT 25 years.
>
> > I have some dumb questions about this topic.
> >
> > #1. Do the 3rd party vendors get their parts from HP.  If so, who will
> > manufacture them after HP stops?
>

Remember that nearly every HP 3000 Spectrum system
component has a HP 9000 component equivalent. There are lots
of K, N, and A class HP 9000 systems that could be a source
for parts, in addition to the HP 3000 systems.

Richard
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