Timothy,
I am curious as to what the savings are in upgrading your old computer
versus just buying the new model. What are the approximate savings as a
percent? Another thought, if you upgrade your current box, you can't sell
it. Granted, the value of an older box may not be worth trying to find a
buyer, but upgrading removes that option.
Eric
Eric Bielefeld
Sr. Systems Programmer
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
414-475-7434
----- Original Message -----
From: "Timothy Sipples" <[email protected]>
Also keep in mind that you can upgrade mainframe hardware up to two
generations old to the current technology by ordering an upgrade parts kit,
not a whole new frame. Upgraded machines retain their serial numbers. This
is quite unlike nearly all other servers, which you have to throw away when
you upgrade and/or which do not allow skipping a generation.
My personal opinions.
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Timothy Sipples
IBM Consulting Enterprise Software Architect
Based in Tokyo, Serving IBM Japan / Asia-Pacific
E-Mail: [email protected]
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