As far as I know, IBM offers that pricing to anyone who asks. The problem is that many large shops have locked themselves into a culture that is unable to adapt.
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric N. Bielefeld Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 1:37 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Mainframe News Alan, thanks for sharing this article. Maybe there's hope yet for me in my job search. Now all IBM has to do is give some of that flexible pricing to its current customers, so they can afford to stay on the mainframe. Eric Bielefeld Sr. z/OS Systems Programmer Milwaukee Wisconsin 414-475-7434 NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

