From the Computer World Article ... "So hardware partners that bought exhibitor space or sponsored events at past Interex shows may no longer have HP's co-marketing dollars to participate, the source said. Even so, HP World '99 will have more vendors exhibiting and participating than ever before because of HP's broader focus, Saunders said. " Does a broader focus mean no focus?? I hope MPE land and the MPE track help keep the HP3000 momentum alive ... In the world of open systems what is the role of a vendor specific users group ... and in the role of information appliances will there be any need for a user's group? Its late ... time to sign off for the night .. Birket Foster M. B. Foster Associates .. the 1-800-ANSWERS people! Supplying DataExpress w/cross-platform ODBCLink Option (16&32)( 3K,9K&NT) EC/EDI(3k,9k,NT) Phone (613) 448-2333 or (613) 448-2588 (FAX) (See our website at WWW.MBFOSTER.COM)