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>
> As for the HP 250, I remember the model number as a small computer running
> BASIC, it was later replaced by the HP 260.  I have no recollection of what
> happened to that series, I think it died out.  I do remember that the HP 250
> was in the form of a desk and the console was somewhat special with function
> key buttons on the bezel underneath the screen.
>
I think HP has provided HP250/260 users with an emulation running on
top of HP-UX, when the 250/260 hardware lifetime ended. I do not
recall the name at the moment. The system appeared to be quite popular
here in Germany.

I do not know more about it though, youngster that I am.

Goetz.