especially regarding the transferability of software licenses. I keep reading these postings from Scott at Union Computer exchange and they don't look anything like what Network appliance specifically says in writing here:
I'm slightly confused, but I could believe it. The story I've gotten so far is that the above url contains a summary of the default license, but that some customers have been able to negotiate a custom license with Network Appliance, Inc. which enables them to transfer ownership of their software licenses along with their hardware. So it's just a one-off exception. This is anecdotal evidence I've gotten from one of the aftermarket Netapp dealers on this list. That is conceivably possible, although I have no personal evidence because I've never bought enough brand new monster gear to persuade a huge company to write me a custom license contrary to their proprietary interests. :)
I still don't know where one can get replacement or aftermarket media and documentation, nor how much a replacement set costs from Network Appliance, Inc. I am gathering that customers with identified licenses can freely download all the OS and accessory software from now.netapp.com, although it may just be upgrades.
Is anyone here able to provide independant proof or personal anecdotes to further clarify? Thanks!
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