In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
 
> Kriss Rant wrote for HP:
>
> >To simplify order administration, HP plans to bundle the
> >POSIX Developer's Kit with FOS in MPE/iX 5.5.
>
> Good deal....  In more ways than one, because note that
> although the "upgrade" to the POSIX Developer's kit is
> indeed free if you have C/iX, I believe the support was
> NOT going to be free (haven't got a copy back from HP
> of last update to our support contract yet, so still lacking
> the final hard evidence).
 
I can confirm that. You do get charged for both items currently.
 
> So bundling the POSIX Kit will save a site $600 list price
> per year, if verbal info I got from HP contracts is correct.
 
That sounds about right.
 
> BTW, previous experience leads me to suggest:   For
> all of you who have gone through the drill of adding the
> POSIX  Kit to your support contract, when 5.5 hits the
> street it will be a good idea to call your friendly local HP
> contracts person and make sure the POSIX  Kit gets
> deleted.  Depending on that to happen automatically is
> not something you want to bet $$ on........
 
Another good suggestion. It never hurts to check!
 
 
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