Tipton and Frank

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     I kind of wonder if his mentioning of Frank should be redirected to
     someone who's more responsible for the marketing effort (such that it
     is)
     of the product line.  Surely we all know of Frank's successes are area
     of
     expertise, but at last check, "marketing" is someone else's
     responsibility.  Should some of the comments for accounting be
     directed
     perhaps at a more culpable party?
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As I recall Tipton's speech, he mentioned Frank only to say that Frank had
tried to quit (Bob's allegation. Frank later made a vague denial in another
session - I don't know the facts), the implication being that the main
AS/400 visionary was so fed up with IBM's (mis)handling of the 400 that he
wanted out. At least that was my interpretation.
I didn't get the feeling he blamed Frank for the marketing gaffes.
His main point seemed to be that the 400 needs a maniacal visionary.
I don't know a whole lot about IBM's structure, but I don't understand why
they would capriciously ignore a product with the obvious (to us at least!)
strengths and popularity of the 400. Let the 400 find it's niche(s) and
give it the resources to make money for the company. Duh!



Tom Clements
Help/Systems Inc.
612-563-2780

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