Don't know the full story and glad IBM is taking this step. What I don't get is 
why has to be this way? I mean, why you have to step aside?

Miguel

> On Jun 29, 2015, at 10:11 AM, John P. Hartmann <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Perhaps I should chime in.
> 
> Almost a year ago Romney White contacted me about the user requirement
> for upgrading the "lead pipes" twenty-five years after the original
> priority 5 requirement to have "indoor pipes".  Apparently this latter
> one was put as forcefully to IBM as the first one was.
> 
> My response was that IBM is more that welcome to my work over the last
> five years as a free agent; and while I decline any further working
> relationships with IBM, it might be smart for IBM to hire Rob to do the
> job; in which case I should be happy to consult without charge.
> 
> I am glad that IBM finally did see the light and hired Rob.  And I am
> sure Rob will do splendidly.  He has all my support.
> 
> Clearly there will be an interregnum.  Rob and I will have no problems
> dealing with that.
> 
> Once pipes are back in VM in full strength, I shall bow out.
> 
> 
>> On 06/29/2015 02:30 PM, Rob Van der Heij wrote:
>> IBM is investigating ways to bring the latest version of CMS Pipelines into
>> the z/VM product. Various approaches are being considered to balance the
>> resources available with customer value.
>> 
>> If you have any thoughts or ideas about this, we would be most interested
>> to learn about those. You can also contact me directly if you want to
>> discuss your ideas or concerns off-line.
>> 
>> IBM plans and directions are subject to change without notice.
>> 
>> ---
>> Rob van der Heij - z/VM Development
>> [email protected]
>> 

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