Gavin Scott <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Got a nice flashy HP flyer from Client Systems today that talks about
> discounts available if you buy an hp e3000 by January 31.  You can get
> details at www.3kworld.com/hppromo.
>
> Unfortunately they seem to have been getting their mathematical advice
from
> our Presidential Candidates.  Quoting from the ad:
>
> > order an hp e3000 9x9ks server before january 31, 2001, and
> > get up to 40% in combined savings
> >
> > it's a stroke of genius!
> >
> >         lets do the math:
> >
> >  15% off OS/database user licenses
> >                  +
> > 15% off server and OS/database support
> >                  +
> >  10% off the hp webwise secure solution
> >                  +
> >               90 days
> >                  =
> > up to 40% savings (for a limited time)"
>
> Sigh.  It makes you wonder why they stopped at 40%, since with this logic
> there is no limit to the potential savings...

Well, I got six of these brochures, all addressed the same, so does that
mean that I can get 240% off?

:-)

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