> -----Original Message-----
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of R.S.
>
> John Eells wrote:
> [...]
> > You can order the same version of a z/OS product for which you are
> > already licensed at no additional charge. So if there is any
> > significant possibility you will get stuck, it's in your best interest
> > to order releases before they get withdrawn from marketing even if
> > there is some chance that the order will sit on a shelf (physically or
> > logically) and never be used. This can help you make sure you have a
> > migration path from wherever you are to where you eventually go.
>
> Does it mean, I can order, let's say, z/OS 1.7 or CICS TS 3.1
> (I'm on lower levels) and have no obligation to migrate
> within one year ?
> I was told I have to migrate within one year from delivery
> otherwise I'll pay for both versions.
> Just curious.
It *may* be significant that he said *version* instead of *release*.
"Normally", the *version* is the number to the left of the first dot (e.g.,
version.release). Assuming you currently license z/OS 1.4, I believe you
could order z/OS 1.7 and never use it; it's the same *version* that you're
currently running (only the *release* is different). OTOH, if you're
currently running CICS TS 2.x and order TS 3.1, that's a different
*version*, and you might indeed be required to install and migrate to it
within a specified time after ordering it to avoid paying "dual" license
fees. Note also that a new *version* usually means a "version upgrade
charge" (i.e., more money) as well.
-jc-
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