I believe you on all those points, Hugo. I'm not worried.

But Frank's points about middle-management weenies and ISQ Quality programs are good ones. I'm currently working for a small-startup-then-we-got-bought-by-a-big-company operation, and I'll tell you, the TQM and middle-management stuff will drive you to suicide.

Fortunately, there's a grace period after the buy. You have, in my estimation, 6 months to a year before you have to start worrying about TQM stuff. Enjoy your freedom while you can, I say.

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Tony Fabris