[GreenKeys] Teletype & Gun Model Numbers?

[tony j. podrasky]

Charles Ring W3NU wrote:
> jhhaynes at earthlink.net wrote:.
> 
>> Model 28 - well known machine.  10,000 of them were ordered by the Navy
>>    before it went into production.  Sales wanted to give it a new name or
>>    model number to indicate it was a complete break with the past; but
>>    Bell Labs insisted that model numbers continue in sequence.
> 
> Today Sales would get its way instantly and would roll its eyes at 
> anyone objecting. "What, just because you MADE the thing makes you think 
> you know how to sell it? Now go back in your lab and shut up while we 
> bring in the moolah and keep it for ourselves."

Reminds me of when Oldsmobile announced that it would be closing its
doors - because "no one is buying our cars".

I'd take THE ENTIRE MARKETING GROUP out back and line them up against
the wall...

73,
W6ESE - tony
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                  |  Because he thinks you're stealing food from him.
                  |   Why would he think that?
                  |     Well, you *are* eating out of *his* dish...