Re: CL Editor

Ed,

is this your first introduction to how IBM prices thier software?  It's
called tiered pricing, it brings tears to your eyes...

Don in DC

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On Tue, 10 Jun 2003, Darbonne, Ed wrote:

> I just leased an iSeries model 825 machine.  It is a pure server but I have 
> run into a real snag.  There are a number of things we need to do that 
> require CL.  The configuration we have does not include a CL editor and the 
> only answer IBM has is for us to pay $60K+ and purchase their entire set of 
> development tools.  (We are using the new box for Java (Websphere Enterprise 
> Edition) and SQL stuff.) The other workaround is to write the CL with a text 
> editor and upload it.  (UGLY!)
>
> Have I missed something here?  This severely limits our ability to interact 
> with the platform via its own OS command language.  Doesn't seem to bode well 
> for attracting new customers to the iSeries as a 3^++ kicking server box.
>
> Can any of you suggest alternatives?
>
> Edward E. Darbonne
> Assistant Vice President
> & Chief Information Officer
> Indiana University Foundation
> Showalter House
> P. O. Box 500
> Bloomington, IN  47402
>
> Phone:  (812) 855-8322
> Fax:      (812) 856-4384
> Email:    darbonne@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
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