In a message dated 04/03/2000 6:09:50 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
Joseph.Saby@wl.com writes:

<< The HistoNet provides a valuable tool to  get a large amount of
 information from multiple sources, and can provide a vendor with information
 they may not be getting from their usual sources. >>

I agree completely.  Not that I'm being a voyeuristic "lurker," but Histonet 
does provide us with a valuable source of information on subjects like this.  
Every time information has to change hands, there's a possibility of delay or 
subtle changes in the urgency of a situation.  And keep in mind, a vendor is 
somewhat removed from his manufacturer.  So if there are issues with 
equipment, I don't see any problem with letting us know about them through 
Histonet.  It certainly seems to be the most direct route to getting a 
response!

Bob Chiovetti
GTI Microsystems/
Leica Microsystems