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Conference vaxaxp::notes$archive:alphanotes_v1

Title:Alpha Support conference
Notice:Archived Alphanotes volume 1
Moderator:ZIMBRA::BERNARDO
Created:Tue Dec 14 1993
Last Modified:Tue Dec 27 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:4578
Total number of notes:27185

443.0. "Alpha...Is the Field and Sales Ready?" by FUEL::graham (recreational programmer) Wed Jul 08 1992 11:58

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443.1What a concept!LIPSTR::LIPPVMS Partner, Rocky Mountain Account GroupWed Jul 08 1992 12:339
443.21000 words or soINFACT::BEVISI have detailed filesWed Jul 08 1992 14:2425
443.4PEEVAX::GIFFORDWild eyed loon at the gates of oblivion.Wed Jul 08 1992 20:3015
443.5we need less management...more leadership instead..FUEL::grahamrecreational programmerThu Jul 09 1992 00:1721
443.6PEEVAX::GIFFORDWild eyed loon at the gates of oblivion.Thu Jul 09 1992 00:418
443.7PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Thu Jul 09 1992 09:167
443.8Some parts of field have had success in preparing in some areas...LNKUGL::BOWMANBob Bowman, CSC/CS SPACE TeamThu Jul 09 1992 09:3230
443.9VNASWS::ERIKErik A.Rosdol, ACT-IT Vienna, AustriaThu Jul 09 1992 11:4814
443.10False information...FUEL::grahamrecreational programmerThu Jul 09 1992 12:3711
443.11PATE::MACNEALruck `n' rollThu Jul 09 1992 13:362
443.12big words mean nothing here..let's see actionFUEL::grahamrecreational programmerThu Jul 09 1992 13:4821
443.13 O! STAR::ARBOThu Jul 09 1992 14:018
443.14PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Thu Jul 09 1992 14:328
443.15If systems don't come, go to them.SWAMPD::JLYNCHJohn, Sr Consultant Greenbelt MDThu Jul 09 1992 14:4716
443.16PATE::MACNEALruck `n' rollThu Jul 09 1992 16:229
443.17And now back to the facts...PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Thu Jul 09 1992 16:300
443.18ALPHA READY? When?SWAM2::MARTIN_KEThu Jul 09 1992 16:3621
443.19FUEL::grahamrecreational programmerThu Jul 09 1992 17:5422
443.20History tells us...NEWOA::JONES_SDeclining fdl - ifdl,ufdl...Fri Jul 10 1992 08:0412
443.21What's your distance from Alpha?MINNY::WALDISPUEHLFri Jul 10 1992 08:3013
443.22What are your specific needs?HDLITE::FLEURYFri Jul 10 1992 09:3723
443.23we will also accept unpaid helpCERN::HOBBSHEPARC - High Energy Physics ARC, Gen�veFri Jul 10 1992 09:508
443.24re: level of fundingCVG::PETTENGILLmulpFri Jul 10 1992 15:1544
443.25a balanced view...FUEL::grahamrecreational programmerFri Jul 10 1992 16:463
443.26Cycle people thru porting centers...NEWOA::JONES_SDeclining fdl - ifdl,ufdl...Mon Jul 13 1992 04:4820
443.27more OJT opportunities in MROMR4DEC::SCHNEIDERPerception is deceptionMon Jul 13 1992 09:116
443.28I have found that asking in the past gets you what you want/needADO75A::SHARPEA blank is a terrible thing to mind!Tue Jul 14 1992 04:5017
443.29HSSWS1::GREGThe Texas ChainsawWed Jul 15 1992 17:3438
443.30An ivory tower? Anybody got any C-4?ANVIL::BUEHLERCan you say "Y'all?"Wed Jul 15 1992 22:2618
443.31PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Thu Jul 16 1992 00:148
443.32What about the real needs?HDLITE::FLEURYThu Jul 16 1992 08:1928
443.33HSSWS1::GREGThe Texas ChainsawThu Jul 16 1992 12:5935
443.34Open invitationMAY11::WARCHOLThu Jul 16 1992 14:356
443.35Quick note on field readiness from Alpha QuarterlyCVG::PETTENGILLmulpThu Jul 16 1992 16:1223
443.36PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Thu Jul 16 1992 17:124
443.37System Availability is Gated by Chip AvailabilitySPEZKO::SYKESAlpha | Rockin and Rollin | 381-2416Thu Jul 16 1992 17:3949
443.38There's a few systems out there alreadySTAR::ORGOVANVince OrgovanThu Jul 16 1992 21:2626
443.39Digital Services/EIS looks grim from hereNEWVAX::PAVLICEKZot, the Ethical HackerMon Jul 20 1992 17:0073
443.40PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Mon Jul 20 1992 22:0416
443.41desperate acts recieve desperate results...SUBWAY::GRAHAMThe revolution will be televisedTue Jul 21 1992 01:2610
443.42Performance/tuning reports coming soon.HDLITE::FLEURYTue Jul 21 1992 08:5612
443.43One ideaNEWVAX::PAVLICEKZot, the Ethical HackerTue Jul 21 1992 10:5623
443.44Reality = I train on my timeNEWVAX::SGRIFFINDTN 339-5391Tue Jul 21 1992 11:3424
443.45Alpha = no time to resort to the status quoNEWVAX::PAVLICEKZot, the Ethical HackerTue Jul 21 1992 13:5645
443.46Never, ever, believe your own marketing hypeSTAR::ARBOTue Jul 21 1992 14:2124
443.47Remote timesharing teaches a lotEVMS::KILGALLENLarry tests the TIE, DTN 381-0473Tue Jul 21 1992 15:1429
443.48An educated workforce is essentialSTAR::ARBOTue Jul 21 1992 17:3016
443.49PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Tue Jul 21 1992 17:5718
443.50Need to address issues to the Board of Directors....CVG::PETTENGILLmulpTue Jul 21 1992 17:576
443.51Cut expenses, reduce headcount, invest in Alpha... pick 2NEWVAX::PAVLICEKZot, the Ethical HackerTue Jul 21 1992 18:3317
443.52Don't sweep real problems under the rug. Fix them.STAR::ARBOTue Jul 21 1992 19:1329
443.53PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Tue Jul 21 1992 19:2312
443.54What would be current delivery time?DENVER::THURYH. Ross Perot has my vote to loose!!Wed Jul 22 1992 13:5716
443.55HSSWS1::GREGThe Texas ChainsawFri Jul 24 1992 12:1430
443.56There are very large number of DEC employees....CVG::PETTENGILLmulpFri Jul 24 1992 21:0917
443.57ZPOVC::HWCHOYMostly on FIRE!Sat Jul 25 1992 10:4031
443.58Hold back a little longerNEWVAX::SGRIFFINDTN 339-5391Sat Jul 25 1992 16:2923
443.59SDSVAX::SWEENEYRum, Romanism, RebellionSun Jul 26 1992 22:1442
443.60the world isn't going to suddenly change on 1 October (or 1 November or 1 January...)CERN::HOBBSHEPARC - High Energy Physics ARC, Gen�veMon Jul 27 1992 02:5442
443.61re .-1: AMEN!!!UTRUST::TIMMERSemper TECO!Mon Jul 27 1992 03:001
443.62SDSVAX::SWEENEYRum, Romanism, RebellionMon Jul 27 1992 08:4110
443.63HSSWS1::GREGThe Texas ChainsawMon Jul 27 1992 11:5735
443.64Alpha systems will not cover the same spectrum as VAX systems for quite some timeCVG::PETTENGILLmulpTue Jul 28 1992 00:5256
443.65JAYMES::DAVIDSONMichael DavidsonWed Jul 29 1992 17:5112
443.66PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Wed Jul 29 1992 19:215
443.67DEC has never had a more organized plan - even if imperfectVAXWRK::TURNERLarry TurnerFri Jul 31 1992 10:2010
443.68TYFYS::DAVIDSONMichael DavidsonWed Aug 05 1992 17:0013
443.69PLUGH::NEEDLEMoney talks. Mine says "Good-Bye!"Wed Aug 05 1992 18:226