On Mon, 13 Jun 2005, Olin Lathrop wrote:

> Bob Blick wrote:
>> You probably have to enable the memory within a certain time period, or
>> the extra memory will go "stale", just like their newer ink cartridges
>> that have a builtin expiration date. HP sucks.
>
> Aren't we talking about two different companies here?  The printer folks are
> from the dark side of the HP split, until recently run by Darth Fiorina and
> the other Sith.  I thought scopes went to Agilent, or is there some remnant
> that's still part of HP?

Maybe they cross-polinate a little just to stay in touch. Discuss the 
next ink cartridge chip's encryption over coffee and muffins with the 
guy who does the license manager for the scopes or something like that. 
When they split they kept mutual access to each other's IP I think. This 
is common for large company splits afaik. (not from personal experience)

Also, if you think the scope issue is outrageous, check some telecom 
package 'option' deals some time.

Peter
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