Date:         Thu, 3 Jun 1999 10:59:40 +0200
Reply-To: The Belgian Smalltalk User Group MEMBERS Mailing List
              
Sender: The Belgian Smalltalk User Group MEMBERS Mailing List
              
From: Annick Fron 
Subject:      [BSUG] IBM VA
To: MEMBERS@BSUG.ORG

In article <37543C13.89CF2A05@us.ibm.com>, IBM 
writes:
 I have read through all the appends on this topic and wanted to be
 sure that all newsgroup  participants hear this from the IBM VisualAge
 Smalltalk development team itself. IBM continues to be committed to VA
 Smalltalk and we are working on an exciting Version 5 product that
 will be available very soon. Although I cannot discuss the content at
 this time, be assured that it will clearly show our continued
 investment and strengthens our ties to the 'J' and 'e' words so our
 marketing and sales team can "buy" into our vision.

 I would also like to reiterate all the facts that Eric has shared in
 his appends. He is right on. We will not stop investing in VA
 Smalltalk for a simple reason - it is a good business.  We have a
 contingent of great customers (and many advocates like those on this
 newsgroup) that IBM views as critical to our future and we will NOT
 let them down.  Can I stop every marketing person from speaking out of
 turn?  - NO.  I need all of your help to stop this FUD at the source.

 Again, we appreciate your continued support and interest in VA Smalltalk!
 Thanks,

 Dibbe Edwards
 IBM VisualAge Smalltalk Product Manager


> Herman Van Durme wrote:
>
> > At a user meeting here in Europe , IBM representatives told us that VAST
> > was no longer a primary target for IBM.
> >
> > Does this mean that VAST will no longer be upgraded ?
> >
> > Any reactions on this .