RE: Development System on a NT 4 Server in an ADSL network -- MIDRANGE-L

Dare,

I had two thoughts on the developer's program idea.  The first is IBM's
PartnerWorld for Developers, which has been around for a very long time.
The second is not in place yet, but there is an initiative under
consideration within the iSeries Nation program to make low-cost
machines available.  I don't know specifics on the second, your best
source of information might be the archives of this list.

PartnerWorld for Developers is an IBM program to support development on
their platforms.  They have access to low cost hardware.  I haven't
participated recently, but a few years ago, all IBM software was
available at no cost and no charges for software subscription.  More
information at:

http://www.developer.ibm.com/welcome/hwmall.html

I don't think you missed any of my points.

Regards,
Andy Nolen-Parkhouse


> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-admin@midrange.com
[mailto:midrange-l-admin@midrange.com]
> On Behalf Of Dare
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 9:00 AM
> To: midrange-l@midrange.com
> Subject: Re: Development System on a NT 4 Server in an ADSL network
>
> Thanks for your reply Andy.  One, what special developer's program.
Pls
> provide detail.  Second, if I can get some savings on the entire
system I
> will double the DASD.  Thirdly, I will look at the pricing of CAE and
make
> that decision.  Lastly, Query is a qiuck report writer, reusable, not
too
> complex,  can be learn quickly, and not as dangerous to give to
beginners.
> SQL is like a HLL  with all the powerhouse component.  As a System
> developer
> and an Admin I have different use for these 2 tools.  Let me know if I
> miss
> any of your points.
>
> Dare
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Nolen-Parkhouse" <aparkhouse@mediaone.net>
> To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 8:08 AM
> Subject: RE: Development System on a NT 4 Server in an ADSL network
>
>
> > Dare,
> >
> > The hardware and software on your configuration seems to be coming
in at
> > 78% of IBM list pricing.  I don't think you can do much better on
new
> > equipment through regular retail channels, although some of IBM's
> > special developer programs might do better.
> >
> > In terms of the configuration, it doesn't look bad for a light-duty
> > development box.  You'll need to decide whether 17.5 GB is enough
> > storage for you.  If it were mine, I would probably want to include
a
> > single license of Client Access and would consider going with the
> > three-year prepaid software subscription.  Personally, I would
rather
> > pay it up front and not worry about it later.  I would also echo the
> > previous post questioning why you would want both Query/400 and the
SQL
> > Tools.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Andy Nolen-Parkhouse
>
>
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