I would think ISVCOSTs would be appropriate for asking the question if IBM gives discounts on MLC products. Answering exactly what one got as a discount may over step the bounds on any talklist; particulars can always be handled offlist. The answer I believe is yes if one negotiates. The "Art of the deal" is alive when needed. I know myself the one-time-charge amounts are dealable. Another avenue which I have not actually done is to employ another company to front for you in the deal making. I understand there are firms who can get you a discount by acting as a reseller; just as those firms can sell you new z9s or z10s cheaper than what IBM will provide (yes, it is true for I did it).
Maybe you have investigated Workload Charging as an alternative to MLC where it is offered. If not, then give it a look. jim ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
