Re: COMMON rates (was RE: Congrads John Earl!)

How much will the Windows 2003 Announcement meeting cost?  How many days
long is it?  

Yes, Windows is everywhere, and yes Windows knows how to draw people and yes
 Windows knows how to build a strong and bleedingly loyal fan base.   They
even build half way decent software.
 
IBM needs competition.  IBM people are struggling to get the message, so
lets help them.   
 
 
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-------Original Message-------
 
From: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 20:13:02
To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
Subject: Re: COMMON rates (was RE: Congrads John Earl!)
 
 
On Tue, 29 Apr 2003, Paul Nelson wrote:
 
>
> <rant on>
> The fact of the matter is that costs simply keep going up, and that the
> attendance keeps going down. If people would just remember that COMMON is
a
> user group and not a capitalistic venture like other conferences, perhaps
> they'd have a different perspective. Whether we are self managed or hire
an
 
 
Paul,
 
I think the attendance dynamics we're seeing are only in a VERY SMALL part
due to any effect from COMMON, the organization.
 
I think the BIG reasons for the dynamic we're seeing is a function of:
 
1- o/s > application emphasis
2- LACK of interest in the AS/400
3- a VERY saturated education market for o/s400 related education
4- a growing LACK of interest in the AS/400....
5- the current economic conditions in the US
6- the growing LACK of interest in the AS/400....
7- IT shoppes becoming very heterogenous in their systems and educational
requirements
8- (see #6)
 
Common is just a leading indicator dude. Heck, I'm going to the Win 2003
announcement here in DC next week and I expect it to be standing room
only. Now WHEN was the last time you heard that for a OS/400 release or
announcement??????
 
Hey, I like this cheese, but.....
 
 
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