Re: what cds to return with system

[Keith Carpenter <entropypool@xxxxxxxxx>]

Al Mac Wheel wrote:
> I had thought that the OS was supposed to be deleted before the hardware 
> leaves, because while we can sell the box, the OS is licensed from IBM, not 
> sold.

That was true for V3 and earlier.  IBM changed the license with V4 
allowing the OS to remain with the box.  Other licensed programs are not 
included in this.

Before deleting everything, consider that a box without an OS will 
probably be worth far less in the used market.  Older system may 
effectively become parts donors.

Many companies have IT policies covering media and equipment disposal. 
Simply deleting your data may be considered inadequate.

Our IT infrastructure provider's SOPs requires on site destruction of 
used media including drives. The problem for our account's asset manager 
is he's not found such an on site service yet.  There's a disconnect 
somewhere.  Currently, he's collecting drives.


Keith