In article <[log in to unmask]>, Guy Smith
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> > There
> >      is a chart on page 46 detailing the growth in various HP divisions.
One
> >      is the "HP 3000 Unix Systems"
 
> Maybe our
> writing friend Mister Seybold should straighten them out ;->
>
 
They're on my list for a letter to the editor. The reference to Unix and
HP3000 just shows how Unix-crazy the trade press has gotten these days.
The problem may be in the source for the graphic: International Technology
Group, an RS/6000 analyst and programming house. I'm sure somebody had to
explain to them what the HP3000 is. I can't imagine their market research
could reflect any understanding of how widespread MPE sales still are. If
there's anything more dangerous than managing by magazine, its measuring
markets by analysts -- especially those too new to know what they're
measuring.
 
--
Ron Seybold
Seybold Media
512-331-0075
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