DEC versus HP versus IBM ...

[Mark Murcko <markm "at@at" predator.vpharm.com>]

 First of all, thanks to everyone who responded to my request last
 week for information about HP versus IBM.  There are obviously some
 differences of opinion depending on what kinds of code you look at,
 but overall the picture is fairly clear for molecular dynamics-type
 simulations.
 Now for the next request.  Several people who responded went out of
 their way to mention that DEC is soon going to announce something
 competitive.  Although I remain skeptical, I have now heard quite
 a lot about the "alpha" chipset and some other, deeper, darker,
 secrets brewing at the Mill.  So, does anyone know anything more
 concrete about what DEC is doing?  Is there any chance that they
 could come out with a real product in the HP730 - IBM550 class
 anytime soon?
 Any (new) information appreciated!
 / Mark (markm "at@at" vpharm.com)