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> A customer buys an AS/400 rated at a certain capacity.  Just because the
> hardware is capable of more doesn't mean you have the right to use all
the
> power.

I don't think that's clear. I may have bought a computer that was
intentionally crippled by the manufacturer, but once it's my property who's
to stop me trying to uncripple it? If I buy a car with an EMS I may well
find that I can buy a chip that will give me better performance from the
same engine. Does the car manufacturer have the right to stop me doing
that? Of course I have to tell my insurance company and I may have trouble
with my warranty but those are different issues.

> Some serious explaining to the board is probably in order.

But if you've done the risk assessment properly the board will already be
aware of the exposure and the alternative courses of action. It may well
turn out that although you now need an upgrade you have still done better
financially versus buying the upgrade x months sooner. It may even be
possible to get insurance to cover your loss should you not break even.

Dave...

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