In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> Jeff Kell writes:
>
> >Doug Werth wrote:
> >
> >> Without mentioning any names, just today I heard of a well known
> >> software supplier who charged a ballpark figure of US$50,000  to
> >> relicense their software after a system upgrade.
> >
> >I know of one that charges $10,000 to move their software to another
> >machine.  Doesn't matter if you move up, down, or sideways, it's still
> >$10,000.

And I bet they don't have any *decision makers* participating in the
hp3000-l either. ;-)

> At QSS we have a flat fee similar to the example given by Jeff. For us
> the flat license fee charge for changing your HP3k system is: $0.00

(See! QSS has a *decision maker* participating in hp3000-l! ;-) )

We also don't charge. Whether you're still on support or not.

   -Chris Bartram
    3k Associates, Inc.