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From: krowitz@RICHTER.MIT.EDU (David Krowitz)
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Subject: Re:  DM in OSF -- APR response
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Date: 8 May 91 13:28:20 GMT
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There is an interesting note to this ...

OSF does *not* specify the display manager *anywhere* in there specs.
HP will be giving us HP/VUE, DEC will have something else, so will
IBM. The answer is disingeneous. Standards are not an issue in this
case.

The San Diego ADUS conference will again include an engineering directions
session. This year we will be running it a little different than in the
past. We will try to avoid the smaller issue (ie. "please add the -froboz
switch to the foobar program") and concentrate on strategic directions
(ie. "give us a DM-style display manager, and stop BS'ing about non-
existant standards"). Come to San Diego. Vote early. Vote often. Fill
out the on-line customer survey form. In the section marked "comments",
comment about HP's tendancy to use "standards" as an excuse for inaction.
Come to the HP management round table. Tell them face-to-face that
"me-too" standards are fine, but that you want technical inovation
ON TOP OF that, not just "standards-based" optional products.

The conference packet is in the mail to all registered ADUS members,
if you are not an ADUS member, call Andrea Woloski or Carol Relph
(508) 256-6600 and get registered.


 -- David Krowitz

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