Re: DO NOT BUY INFORMIX STOCKS

> I called our vendor Elite from whom we order the software, they in > turn called Informix who found out that their Master was > corrupted...(I would imagine one would check the integrity of the SW > before shipping it out...I guess at INFORMIX they have a sweat shop > where the illegal aliens are duplicating the software). They then No, actually, the software production line is in Ireland, as far as I know. Hm.... :-) > asked me If they could send me the software on a CD...to which I said > why did you not send me that as a back up in the first place (I guess > that was asking a bit too much). I called Informix sales office Well, there is the cost of producing media (I know, I know). However, Informix seem to have CD as a preferred media at the moment. Your vendor should actually have ordered that. > HOW CAN I TRUST THE NEXT SHIPPMENT......WOULD YOU BUY STOCKS WITH > THEM????? Well, look, I've worked with Informix for 12 years on both sides of the fence and I've seen what your describing several times. But then I've also seen it happen with people running Oracle and Sybase. And while it is frustrating, it's part of buying software. Hell, I've even had problems like this installing Windows '95. However, if you're dealing through a third party, perhaps you should take it up with them. Alternatively, let us know where you are, and maybe someone on the newsgroup could get you in contact with someone effective in your area. Meantime, move on to decaf.... :-) -- Ciao, Billy +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure... | +------------------------------------------------------------------------------+