Duane,
I too was surprised by the apparent avoidance of the subject.
I take a more cynical view, however. I suspect (I have NO inside info) HP
may have a few major clients that are still depending on the HP3000 and
perhaps negotiated the extension in return for a commitment to migrate,
and remain on HP hardware. It also gives them a couple of more years for
interest in licensing the source code to wane (Note the statement "-- if
partner interest exists at that time -- " in item 3 of the announcement).
I keep going back to the last HPWORLD conference held in Los Angeles where
someone from HP stated that HP viewed every HP3000 installation as a
potential liability (He did not elaborate how that determination had been
formed). As I see it, HP is merely waiting for their "statue of
limitations" to expire, and somehow this announcement helps them get
there.
Happy Holidays to everyone !!
Regards
Paul Christidis
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
So, HP announces they are extending support
to 12/31/2008 and the resounding chorus is
one of silence.
Are people busy Christmas shopping, off of work
not getting this info, or just not willing to
post unless they can complain?
Seems pretty reasonable to me... extend support,
get more $$ from support services, help out the
migrating-post-2006 crowd.
And a little bonus of letting source code out of
the firm clutches of the mother-ship, eventually...
While the information is 'the story' I can't keep
from thinking the real story is that HP was willing
to adjust the date after careful review. It shouldn't
change anyone's migration plan, but it should give
everyone something to think about when they consider
how they view HP as a partner today and into the future.
Wishing everyone the best this holiday season and may
your migrations all be successful and within budget :-)
duane
* To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, *
* etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *
* To join/leave the list, search archives, change list settings, *
* etc., please visit http://raven.utc.edu/archives/hp3000-l.html *
|
