Re: Informix abandoning DEC?

In article <6ecn61$r54@sjx-ixn5.ix.netcom.com>, webrat <REMOVE_webrat@ix.netcom.com> writes >We just signed an agreement to purchase a business software system based on >Informix Workgroup Server engine. Just ordered a DEC AlphaServer to run it >on. Last week everything was great. This week software company informs me >that their software won't run on Digital Unix on an Alpha Server. Says >Informix has some bug that causes problems with Workgroup Server Informix. Informix does have a bug this is due to be handled by the next release. >Says we must upgrade to top-of-line Informix Online product for much more >money. Says Informix just announced internally that it won't be supporting >the lower-end database product on Digital Alpha machines. Says the best >option is to spend much more money on Online. Says Informix probably No, Workgroup Server is not likely to be phased out, it is just Online Dynamic Server with one CPU VP only. >moving out of Workgroup Server lower-end product on all platforms in future. No. >Says spend more money on Online database product. Says Informix rep says >sorry and refers to Informix's right to change its marketing and product >line anytime without notice. Some answer, huh? Does anyone know anything >about this...any facts? Comments appreciated. > Informix is moving out of the low end market. However this has no effect on their products are the moment. Anyway Workgroup Server is NOT THE low-end product, SE (Standard Engine) is an I can imagine it being phased out. >Sitting on an Alpha box > > -- David Williams Maintainer of the Informix FAQ Primary site (Beta Version) http://www.smooth1.demon.co.uk Official site http://www.iiug.org/techinfo/faq/faq_top.html I see you standin', Standin' on your own, It's such a lonely place for you, For you to be If you need a shoulder, Or if you need a friend, I'll be here standing, Until the bitter end... So don't chastise me Or think I, I mean you harm... All I ever wanted Was for you To know that I care