Re: AS/400 upgrade costs

[SCHENCK_DONALD <schencd%AM_LZCH%VASELL@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>>Donald,
>>>
>>>You replied to Henry, but with my message, so I'm replying. The smallest 400
>>>is the model 150 that should run you 8K for the machine and about 750 for
>>>each licensed program (depending on number of users). All totaled, you are
>>>looking at 10K for a new system. These are *quick* non-discounted numbers
>>>from the pc-based configurator. Also, you asked for the cheapest 400, I
>>>can't promise that a 150 would handle you processing needs.
>>>
>>>-Walden



The "Henry" was a reference to Henry David Thoreau ... you know, "Walden" and
all that.

A 150 would EASILY meet the need. We're talking one user, and at MOST three
users.

Nonetheless, a rewrite using VB to run on a PC is going to be the most
economical alternative at this point.

Peace,

-- Don Schenck
DonS@SchenckTech.com
www.SchenckTech.com  <--- very much under construction

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