Dear OpenMPE LIST-

From a user perspective, I would be looking at three things:

     Compatibility with future hardware offerings, and cost of that
hardware.
     Compatibility with existing software and hardware, and cost of
replacing those not compatible.
     Cost of the license.

If these three costs combined to more than I was currently spending, or if
hardware and support costs might skyrocket - I'd be concerned, and probably
not consider simulation an option.

If the hardware and support costs will be less (with comparable
performance), and if the software will be around 95% compatible with the
MPEiX version I'm running at the time, there would be a good possibility of
my purchasing at least one.

KARSTEN HOLLAND
MIS Site MGR
NWS CORP. CHICAGO
(773)890-8022