Hi,
for those 'eager' to try out DB2, make your way to
http://www6.software.ibm.com/dl/db2udbdl/db2udbdl-p?S_TACT=103AMW18&S_CMP=DE
VX for a free copy.
Versions there for HPUX, Linux and Windows - certainly worth a look

Pete


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Pete Vickers
Microsoft Windows Embedded MVP
HP Business Partner - Compaq Solutions Alliance
http://www.gui-innovations.com

"F. Alfredo Rego" <[log in to unmask]> wrote in message
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> The 3000 NewsWire (January/2003) published this article on
> page 12:
>
> http://www.3000newswire.com/FN-DBACosts-03Jan.html
>
>
> The article begins thus:
>
>     Most migration choices carry a higher cost of ownership than
>     sticking with an HP 3000. But you might avoid some expense in
>     switching...
>
>
> This is the best advertising for IMAGE/SQL that I have ever seen.
> Good job by Amy Anderson, IBM's eServer iSeries Competitive
> Marketing Manager.
>
> HP?
>
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