>         On the topic of MPE licensing, there has been some
> really good discussion
> but I don't believe I've heard anything or anybody
> overwhelming saying the
> $500 ballpark for new MPE license (one time cost) is flat-out
> unacceptable.

The $500 ballpark for new MPE license (one time cost) is flat-out
unacceptable.

I have seen nothing to show that this, or any other amount, is backed up by
cost information. To put it more bluntly, did you pull this number out of
some dark crevice or do you know the licensing fees HP is paying for each
new license and have decided to keep this tidbit "secret"?

I find it hard to beleive anyone would negotiate a contract by simply
throwing out numbers until the vendor smiles and says "ok I guess we can
accept that".

Comments are my own, not my employer's... etc.





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