-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Andrews Sent: Thursday October 05 2006 13:11 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: FW:A Letter To The FLEX-ES Community
You have to wonder whether this is related to T3's introduction of PSI's "Liberty" servers. Liberty overlaps the z9BC low end, perhaps through 250 MIPS. I'm sure Phil would know more, but he's probably too busy fiddling with his Audi to care much. --- It's not. Here is a similar notice from Cornerstone employee Mike Hammock from the FLEX-ES list: ---- I've been asked to post this announcement: =============================================== Announcement: Fundamental Software has notified IBM and it's PWD resellers that they are unable to accept orders for PWD FLEX-ES after November 1, 2006. Background: FSI applied for the renewal of certain IBM patents that expire on November 1st. IBM has yet to approve their request. While this issue may be resolved any day, it is prudent at this time for Cornerstone to advise both our partners and customers of the pending situation. First, Cornerstone will continue to accept orders for FLEX-ES PWD licenses until October 20th. That date allows enough time to manage requests through the IBM PWD approval process. Note: There is no guarantee that IBM will process and approve all the requests that we submit before the end date of November 1. If you were considering a new FLEX-ES PWD license, renewal, or upgrade, it is critical that you start this process NOW. Cornerstone's support of FLEX-ES will continue without interruption for the full term of your PWD agreements. For example, a PWD with a 3 year maintenance agreement executed prior to November 1, 2006, will continue to receive support from Cornerstone for the duration of that agreement. We hope this issue is resolved soon, but it may or may not happen by November 1st. Please act accordingly. ================================================ Mike C. M. (Mike) Hammock Sr. Technical Support zFrame & IBM zSeries Solutions (404) 643-3258 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Sadly, I believe the FLEX-ES world is going to be in upheaval, and the PWD program is the first casualty. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
