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> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Craddock, Chris
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> IBM says offload engines don't count for software MSUs and
> the vendor community has a "gentleman's agreement" to follow
> suit. As far as I know everyone is sticking by that.
>
> The bottom line on all of the offload engines is that the
> whole industry needed a new cost model to remain competitive.
> There is nothing sinister about it and IBM has given all of
> the vendors access to the same resources and capabilities. A
> level playing field is good for everyone.
How about VWLC? (Or is it there and I'm missing it?)
Any other vendor reps (ASG, Compuware, etc.) care to chime in on this?
-jc-
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