-- John Weatherman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Naveen,
>
> I can't say if it's a global policy or not. However in my last life,
> we initially purchased ALL modules assuming about 2000 users. We ended
> up with only a handful being implemented and closer to 600 users. Oracle
> pulled the same "you can't reduce licensing" stunt with us. Of course
> I'm sure they will be happy to sell you more licenses the second they
> think you have 1 extra user. In general, its probably best to always
> get the absolute minimum number of licenses you think you can get by
> with.
>
> Sorry I can't be more encouraging,
Cancel the contract and renew it with a different number
of users. Once the old contract has expired and is no
longer in force you are not "changing" the number of users
since it is a new contract. It may be that playing hardball
is the only way to get their attention.
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