Off-topic, but interesting (Fiorina fired)

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Hmmm, what do you think of NonStop being Intel processors?  LOL, it's like how
Pontiac calls their new car a "GTO" -- just a brand, but how significant is the
underpinning technology?  One has to wonder.

--- "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com> wrote:

> >At the risk of starting a long and off-topic thread... anyone have thoughts
> of
> >substance (not just "she stunk") re: HP firing Carly Fiorina today?
> >
> >http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/10855541.htm
> 
> Thoughts other than the fact that I was jumping for joy when my wife 
> told me this a few minutes ago?  I'm just hoping that whoever takes 
> her place actually tries to sell their products.  I'd really like to 
> see someone that will push stuff like VMS and NonStop, instead of 
> just trying to sell consumer garbage.
> 
> 		Zane
> 
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