This is just a quick note to clear up any confusion about an e-mail many of you may have received from Linda Symons of LS Consulting Services.

Linda is working with me to explore the requirement of our users for an Independent NetApp user group in the UK.

The process so far has been to meet and discuss with 8-10 customers who expressed an interest in being involved in an Independent group. From this it was agreed to survey broader customer base to determine broader interest. And dependent on results to build a user event to kick-off User group. The event would be built upon the issues that the users wanted to discuss.

The e-mail you may have received is the survey step and is 100% endorsed by the NetApp UK Management team.

I hope this clears up any confusion and I look forward to your responses.

Ashley Robinson Marketing Manager, Northern Europe Network Appliance The evolution of storage.(tm)

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