In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
 
> >Last I checked, HP Direct was selling remarketed 3000/917lx systems (with onl
> ly
> >24Mb of memory however) WITH FOS *AND* TurboImage for about $7000. This is an
> n
> >8-user license machine;
>
> In addition to this pricing, developers are able to sign up as an
> Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with HP.  While there is a cost involved
> (you have to be on support, both software (at least RC) and hardware
> (next-day is enough) you then qualify for 40 percent discounts, even with
> remarketed products from FRD.
 
The last notices I got about the ISV program had changed the rules; you still
qualify for 40% discounts (after you pay a $600 membership fee), but now the
ONLY HP 3000 system on the "authorized buy list" is a 3000/928. That doesn't
cut it. A 928 is NOT a cheap system; then tack on the increased tier prices
for all the software you have to buy - a small developer might have to
choose between the 928 or a roof over his head (for close to the same price
in some areas I might add!)
 
              -Chris
 
 
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