Eric, *All* specialty engines benefit from a model type change. When we got our z9s, our ICFs, zAAPs and IFLs are now faster. The zIIPs will also benefit from this.
They are not useless. Real shops are saving real dollars! Just ask any shop that has zAAPs and runs WebSphere or SAP on z/OS. Plus, these specialty engines are deferring acquisition of the more expensive "general purpose" CPs. As my capacity guy said about the zIIPs, "At $200 a MIP, I'll take at least one for every CEC, no questions asked!". Bob -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric N. Bielefeld Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:14 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Using Java in batch on z/OS? John, Thanks for the info. I think its really cool that once you buy an IFL on one machine, when you upgrade you don't have to pay for another one. I don't think anyone else does that with hardware. Does that mean then that IFLs are so useless that IBM can't even give them away? That's probably worded a little too strong. Its a very strange market. I keep coming back to the same point - why doesn't IBM just cut its prices instead of making you jump through hoops to keep your costs down. I can understand your frustration on having a paid for engine sitting around, but not being able to use it. At least you don't have to pay software costs for it. In my job search, I have two good leads. Unfortuneatly, either would require me to move. There doesn't seem to be anything in the Milwaukee market at this time. Eric Bielefeld Sr. z/OS Systems Programmer Milwaukee Wisconsin 414-475-7434 LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Seeing Beyond Money is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
