Gary Dietz says:
 
>I raised this concern with both HP and Birket Foster at HPWORLD a few weeks
>ago.  They both agreed that it would take some time to trim down the current
>ODBCLink product (HP will be marketing a stripped down version, without the
>KSAM support, flat file support, etc), test it thoroughly, and package it to
>HP specifications.  So, it looks like there will be no immediate solution to
>the problem.
 
I can understand everyone's concern about this (we also don't like the
delays), but from a strategic point of view this will be much better
for everyone in the long run.
 
My reasoning:
 
1. It frees up HP engineer talent for work in other areas of MPE.
2. MB Foster has proven to be much quicker to market with solutions.
3. A clean upgrade path from the basic ODBC product to the more robust
   ODBC Link product (mpe files, ksam, meta-data support, security, etc.)
4. ODBC 3.0 - if you thought HP took its time getting a 32 bit driver
   done, just imagine what it would take for them to get 3.0 support
   implemented. And it will be sooner than you think!
5. Also, I believe the MB Foster ODBC conformance testing is more rigorous
   than used by HP.
 
So - its painful, but in the long run the gain is going to be worth it.
Besides - what good does it do to grouse about it? I for one am happy
that HP cut the deal. And I applaud them for it. I would like to
encourage them (CSY) to continue thinking in this manner.
 
Go CSY. Long live the HP 3000!
 
 
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