Chuck,

        Because of a Non-disclosure agreement, I was not permitted to be more
specific then that.  The fact that HP decided to be more specific later was
their choice, right, and was greatly appreciated.  I refer to Tom's earlier
reply on all other points.

Thanx,
        Jon

-----Original Message-----
From: OpenMPE Support Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
Chuck Ryan
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 8:53 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [OPENMPE] MPE Licensing (Thanks to Jeff Vance)


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Brandt [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 7:20 AM
> To: Chuck Ryan; [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: MPE Licensing (Thanks to Jeff Vance)
>
>
> 1. Jon didn't "throw out numbers until the vendor smiled", HP
> (specifically
> Jeff Vance) first mentioned the $500 figure.
>

Actually he put the following in his initial post that started this thread:

Naturally, cheaper is better, but let's be realistic
in the discussion.  For example, is $500 for a new license and $200 for a
transfer acceptable?  What about $1000 (new) and $500 (transfer)?






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