Apparently I didn't get my point across as intended... BUT (and a big hairy one at that)... the OP has already stated:
"Our plan is to convert the data into a mainstream DBMS, e.g. SQL Server, DB2, etc." Sounds to me like they've already made up their minds to convert away from UV. So where exactly is the problem? They have already said they want to extract the data. We aren't talking about running a production system on it. Maybe my mentioning that support is limited for PE caused this. I was simply pointing out there's another option, but that they would have limited resources, from IBM anyway, if they ran into problems. And let's see... (Pretending to be Mr IBM Lawyer) Hmm, here's a place that already owns a valid albeit older UV license, but wants to use our current UV PE to extract the data. They aren't running production on it, just working out how to extract the data. And they are even considering moving the data into OUR DB2 database... Do we sue them??? And if so, for what? Using a product we give away to extract data from one of our licensed databases, and perhaps move it into another one of our licensed databases? The only valid argument I saw against it so far is the comment about large datasets. And I did mention that briefly (too briefly apparently) with "Would it be feasible to move the data to a PC?" We don't know anything about this database in terms of size or much else for that matter. Only they can determine the answers to what is the appropriate route for them to take. They're looking for options. I gave them one. Come on people... I'm a software developer. I don't exactly go around suggesting people steal software. They need a temporary solution to get the data out. "Throw money at it" is rarely a good idea and for a temporary need almost never. Robert ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
