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On the fence
05-10-2014, 01:02 PM
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(05-10-2014 05:28 AM)Craig Thomas Wrote:  I actually sent a letter to David Packard while he was still alive and working, about the low-power indicator on the HP-29C (I think that was the one) and got a great letter back from some VP who said Mr. Packard wanted me satisfied and please don't send any more letters to Mr. Packard....it still makes me chuckle.

Now THAT is funny. Also a symptom of the problem in the big corps; leadership by committee, which turns into leadership by lawyers and accountants. There's nothing like a man (or woman) at the top with a clear vision of what's important.
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On the fence - Brad Barton - 05-07-2014, 06:04 PM
RE: On the fence - norlesh - 05-07-2014, 06:16 PM
RE: On the fence - eried - 05-07-2014, 06:28 PM
RE: On the fence - Brad Barton - 05-07-2014, 08:22 PM
RE: On the fence - eried - 05-07-2014, 08:49 PM
RE: On the fence - Craig Thomas - 05-07-2014, 09:29 PM
RE: On the fence - Brad Barton - 05-08-2014, 02:19 AM
RE: On the fence - eried - 05-08-2014, 02:35 AM
RE: On the fence - Craig Thomas - 05-08-2014, 04:45 AM
RE: On the fence - Craig Thomas - 05-08-2014, 04:44 AM
RE: On the fence - Brad Barton - 05-08-2014, 03:30 PM
RE: On the fence - Craig Thomas - 05-10-2014, 05:28 AM
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RE: On the fence - lemontea - 05-10-2014, 05:37 PM
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RE: On the fence - Steve Simpkin - 06-05-2014, 12:44 AM
RE: On the fence - cutterjohn - 05-08-2014, 02:39 PM
RE: On the fence - Helge Gabert - 05-08-2014, 10:07 PM
RE: On the fence - Eddie W. Shore - 05-09-2014, 01:04 PM
RE: On the fence - jebem - 05-10-2014, 03:46 PM
RE: On the fence - Thomas Radtke - 05-31-2014, 07:42 AM
RE: On the fence - Brad Barton - 05-31-2014, 05:35 PM
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