gilgamash...first of, EDIG does not have a deal with HP, they are a sub-contractor for Softeq. Second, a one time $1M deal is hardly considered a large, ongoing contract.
If H-P was jumping in to this with both feet, do you really think they would order units piece-meal like this? Or would they set-up production for a standing order of XX units a month? What do you think.
And while you are at it, take a crack at the original question. Would a big OEM have a minimum working capitol requirement for a supplier when they award a large, ongoing production contract??? Do you suspect they do or don't have such criteria and how do you think EDIG would fair against even the most liberal standards. (Keep in mind they just had to sell 6M shares to cover operations and paid a vendor in stock).