DFSORT is needed for DB2 V8, even if you license/use SyncSort. But it does NOT require that DFSORT be licensed - it just needs to be accessible by certain DB2 utilities and functions.
Don Imbriale -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Hare Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 3:09 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Syncsort / DFSORT LPA I just have to ask: why do would an installation need both sort products unless you're at an ISV where you have to test your product with both? *********************************************************************** Bear Stearns is not responsible for any recommendation, solicitation, offer or agreement or any information about any transaction, customer account or account activity contained in this communication. *********************************************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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