In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes: > Ken said: > >>BTW, if you are going to move to another HP3000, I think you will be = > >>pleasantly surprised when you see how much cheaper the maintenance is on = > >>an MPE/ix box than it was on your Series 70.=20 > > It has been my experience (done this 3 or 4 times), that the reduced cost of > supporting > (maintenance, electricity, cooling, floor space, etc) will usually pay for a > new machine. <snip> > Terry Simpkins Our upgrade from a Series 70 to a 918LX was essentially break-even within a single year. Part of that was a favorable reduction in support cost for Colleges. Bruce. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce J. Senn Phone: (518) 388-6664 Senior System Manager FAX: (518) 388-6458 Union College Internet: [log in to unmask] Schenectady, NY 12308 ----------------------------------------------------------------------