Re: V3R2 life cycle

HankHeath@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Just wanted to send a note of thanks for the response on the life cycle of
> V3R2. Sure, there were a lot of different ideas on the subject, but it is
> impressing to see the number of people concerned about the subject.
> 
> Obviously, this is a critical issue for one of my clients, as they are trying
> to determine when and where to invest in CISC versus RISC. IBM has clouded
> the issue by offering better deals on the CISC packages than the RISC
> upgrades for them. So, they are betting sizeable dollars on staying with CISC
> for the next few years. I'm crossing my fingers that they don't get burned by
> such a decision.
> 
> Again, thanks.
> 
> Hank Heath
Hank,

   Your customer should take a look at this decision again on Aug 19th.
With the new machines being announced, the price performance is
fantastic. The price of the new machines are very inexpensive, and the
CPW numbers are very high.  Not too mention the new features that will
come with V4. 

   As it has been stated, CISC upgrades to existing RISC models (5xx)
will increase around Nov, so if you want to get an existing RISC, get
going now.  If you want a new 6xx box, its just around the corner. 

   In my opinion its worth another look.

-- 
Pete Massiello
OS Solutions International 
Phone: (203)-744-7854  Ext 11.
http://www.os-solutions.com
mailto:pmassiello@os-solutions.com
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