I haven't read any software licenses recently. Do most of the HP3000
software vendors provide perpetual licenses? Or are they "You can use the
software for as long as we say" type. And if they are perpetual, how can a
vendor not provide ongoing help when a key change is required because of a
hardware replacement? And if they are not perpetual, can't the vendors just
say, Upgrade time! Everybody's license has expired please buy new software.

John Zoltak
North American Mfg Co
4455 East 71st Street
Cleveland Ohio 44105
216-206-5510



-----Original Message-----
From: Lars Appel [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 5:27 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: A No for SSConfig


Cecile wrote:

> ... There's no need to protect against piracy
> if you're getting out of the market anyway.

Unless you're trying to force as many people as possible
to buy your then-new migration or replacement product !?

Lars.