We can only guess, but I can offer two explanations: (1) HP is running out
of 9xx numbers, and (2) this naming convention somewhat mirrors the names of
the equivalent 9000's.

-----Original Message-----
From: Forrest Smith [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 2:32 PM
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Subject: A500? What happened to 9XX


Change that 5 to a 4 and all of our servers will turn blue.  I know I
haven't ordered hardware in awhile, but it hasn't been that long.  What
happened to the old naming convention?  Is IBM making HP hardware now;-)


Forrest Smith
Ecometry Administrator
(760) 918-3705

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