RE: Ordering CODE/400 w/o AS/400 S/N -- CODE400-L

No luck so far.  The guys at IBM Direct weren't able to find away to order
this without an AS/400 serial number.  Apparently the license to 5769-CL3 is
tied to a specific AS/400.  I've considered using the serial number from one
of my employer's AS/400s.  Unfortunately, the license wouldn't belong to me,
it would belong to the owner of the serial number.  RealXpress used to have
an arrangement with IBM to sell 5769-CL3 to consultants and developers who
did not have their own AS/400, but that seems to have fallen apart.

Perhaps someone in the lab has a suggestion on how I can get IBM to take my
money?

Regards,
Stan

-----Original Message-----
From: MCPARTLAND, Stan [mailto:stanley.mcpartland@bently.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 20 December, 2000 11:12 AM
To: 'CODE400-L@midrange.com'
Subject: RE: Ordering CODE/400 w/o AS/400 S/N


I'll add a little more background in case someone from IBM is watching this
list.

First - The copy of 5769-CL3 is a Christmas gift for my wife who is a
consultant.  She has tried to order CODE/400 twice in the past without
success and has given up.  Her use of CODE/400 at client sites would
probably increase the number of installations using CODE/400.  I think IBM
would want to encourage consultants to use the tools and help gain
acceptance in the AS/400 community.

Second - If I am successful in obtaining a copy for Susan, I will probably
order a copy for myself for use with one of the AS/400 timeshare services
for non-work related R&D.  My preference would be to purchase my own AS/400,
but they don't yet have that $5,000 machine with all of the tools.

Stan

-----Original Message-----
From: Gerstmann, Walter [mailto:wgerstmann@WWNORTON.com]
Sent: Wednesday, 20 December, 2000 9:59 AM
To: 'CODE400-L@midrange.com'
Subject: RE: Ordering CODE/400 w/o AS/400 S/N


I too have a problem placing my order for 5769-CL3.

I attempted to order through IBM-Direct and was told the order could not be
accepted since we already have it installed, as per our profile. The
existence of the upgraded version as of 10/20/2000 made no difference.

Then there was the issue that we were 'owned' by an IBM Partner and
IBM-Direct could not sell to us.

As in you case, they are working on it.

Walter

Walter Gerstmann
212-790-9401
wgerstmann@wwnorton.com


-----Original Message-----
From: MCPARTLAND, Stan [mailto:stanley.mcpartland@bently.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 12:06 PM
To: 'Mailing List - CODE/400'
Subject: Ordering CODE/400 w/o AS/400 S/N


Has anyone been successful ordering the WebSphere Development Tools for
AS/400 without an AS/400 serial number?    I though I was set when IBM's web
page allowed me to place the order and didn't ask for a serial number.  But
they can't process the order without a serial number.  A couple guys within
IBM (one from PC and one from AS/400) are working the issue.  Can anyone
offer some tips to help them process the order?

Regards,
Stan
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