I disagree, someone asked for information and Rudy responded to that request. He should be able to respond whether or not it is a product he represents. I don't see this as a straight forward sales pitch. If another engineer sent this message would that be questioned? Suppliers may be able to avoid this double standard by also supplying information on competing products if they exist. Chuck ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: [TECHNET] Palladium Author: "TechNet Mail Forum." <[log in to unmask]>, Peter McGrath <[log in to unmask]> at ccUnix