Edward Jaffe pisze:
[...]
Such tactics do not work with IBM. Reagan's "Trust but Verify" applies.
They have an elaborate (almost Rube Goldberg-like) system in place to
monitor and report usage.
Yes and no. IBM is one of very few companies which do not use execution
keys. I don't know any IBM product which would be key-protected or
protected in any other way.
For software products that still use the old
monthly rental model, that system determines the monthly rental price
due. For newer products, using IPLA contracts where you license "x"
amount of capacity and pay an annual service subscription fee, the
system monitors usage to ensure customers don't exceed their entitled
capacity. Exceeding your entitlement constitutes an order for more
capacity. It's all very automated and, for the most-part, prices are
non-negotiable. Like the power company, you pay for what you get and you
get what you pay for.
Prices are *usually* non-negotiable, but I know some case of discount
for MLC products. BTW: Usually the products are non-replaceable as well.
There is no ISV version of z/OS or CICS.
(some good words about IBM)
It is also worth to mention that IBM is the only company which is not
try to "catch" the customer. I read several horror stories on this
forum, on ISVcosts list, from own experience - almost any other company
presents license agreements that HAVE to be negotiated. Only IBM's
license agreemenst are let's say FAIR. No excessive costs of upgrade,
S&S, etc.
BTW: I didn't say 'CA' <g>
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