Timothy, why worry about the cost of z/OS.e? If you have a z800 and are using it to develop z/OS software, why not just join the IBM PWD program and get a license for z/OS, plus all of the development tools you need for no charge? While the PWD program is geared towards developers that have the Flex-ES systems, I don't think there is anything in the terms and conditions of that program that would preclude your membership (with all of it's benefits) if you were using a slightly bigger (and "real") IBM mainframe as your development system.
If I am mistaken in this, I am sure somebody from the IBM PWD program can correct it. On the other hand, a z800 weighs quit a bit, and will certainly cause your electric bill to go up, not to mention your a/c usage (depending on where you live, of course). And there is the issue of DASD....the z800 comes with no DASD, so you'll need some sort of 3390, Shark, DS8000, etc. That will increase the cost and power/space requirements too. DJ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
