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

> Ken said:
> >>BTW, if you are going to move to another HP3000, I think you will be =
> >>pleasantly surprised when you see how much cheaper the maintenance is on =
> >>an MPE/ix box than it was on your Series 70.=20
>
> It has been my experience (done this 3 or 4 times), that the reduced cost of
> supporting
> (maintenance, electricity, cooling, floor space, etc) will usually pay for a
> new machine.

<snip>

> Terry Simpkins

Our upgrade from a Series 70 to a 918LX was essentially break-even within
a single year.  Part of that was a favorable reduction in support cost for
Colleges.

Bruce.

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