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********************** Prices for VMS(TM) products **********************
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* NJE vs TCP/IP *
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The VMS(TM)  version of LISTSERV is  shipped as a kit  containing all the
necessary  components  to assemble  either  LISTSERV-NJE  for VMS(TM)  or
LISTSERV-TCP/IP for VMS(TM), assuming you have the pre-requisite software
(Wingra Technologies' JNET(R) product for the NJE version, or a supported
TCP/IP  product for  the TCP/IP  version). This  dual-mode kit  is called
"LISTSERV  for VMS"  and includes  a  license for  both LISTSERV-NJE  and
LISTSERV-TCP/IP.

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* Investment protection *
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LISTSERV for VMS is available for both VAX(TM) and AXP(TM) architectures.
The AXP(TM)  code is 100% native.  You can upgrade your  VAX(TM) licenses
and maintenance  contracts to AXP(TM)  at no  charge, other than  media +
shipment if you are not able to receive updates electronically.

LISTSERV for  VMS is not a  hastily recompiled copy of  the unix(R) code,
coerced into staying  up long enough for a quick  demonstration under the
POSIX shell.  It is 100%  native VMS  code, remastered directly  from the
original mainframe code. None of  the system interfaces developed for the
unix(R) version were reused in the  VMS(TM) version. All disk I/O is done
directly  via   RMS,  using  block   I/O  (where  possible)   for  better
performance. The code  takes advantage of native VMS  facilities, such as
logicals, locks, ASTs, and so on - just as you would expect any other VMS
product to  do. Most  LISTSERV commands  now accept  VMS-style qualifiers
(for instance,  'SET TEST-L/DIGEST/USER=JACK@XYZ.EDU'). L-Soft is  in the
process of  hiring a VMS  expert to make  the product as  VMS-friendly as
possible, thereby preserving your  investment in system administrator and
end-user training in spite of  the non-VMS(TM) background of the original
product.

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* Unlimited licenses *
**********************

Unlimited licenses are similar to  /UNITS=0 Digital(TM) licenses: you may
use the software as  much as you want for a fixed  price. In other words,
this is the type  of license you want to purchase if  you are planning to
migrate a  VM mainframe's workload  to a  VMS system or  workstation. The
list prices for indefinite licenses for unlimited use are as follows (all
prices are one-time charges):
                                    Corporate        Academic
                                    ---------        --------
LISTSERV for VMS, V1.8a             $5,376.00       $4,300.00

Yearly support charges:
                                  Category II
                                  -----------
LISTSERV for VMS, V1.8a             $2,500.00 -> 2500 migration points

Category II support  includes new versions, fixes,  and technical support
(e-mail,  FAX or  phone). The  prices quoted  above assume  fixes can  be
delivered electronically; otherwise, we will bill you for media, handling
and shipment when you order fixes from L-Soft support.

*********************
* Gradated licenses *
*********************

Gradated licenses  will be available 3Q94  and will make it  possible for
you  to  decide  in  advance  how  much  capacity  (ie  how  many  lists,
subscribers, and so on)  you want to be able to handle,  and pay for just
that capacity,  regardless of the  size of  your machine. The  prices for
gradated licenses are as follows:

                                    Corporate        Academic
                                    ---------        --------
LISTSERV for VMS, V1.8a:
- Gradated license + support       $125.00/pt      $100.00/pt
- Gradated support only             $95.00/pt       $75.00/pt
- Migration points earned:              95/pt           75/pt

All prices are per "license point"  and per year. "Gradated support only"
requires an indefinite,  unlimited license. You earn  one migration point
per support  dollar, regardless of whether  you pay for support  only, or
support  plus license  (migration  points are  only  awarded for  support
purchases).

********************
* Cluster licenses *
********************

Cluster  licenses are  available  as a  migration aid,  or  for your  own
convenience. A cluster license  lets you run the code on  any member of a
designated OpenVMS(TM) cluster, regardless  of architecture. Two types of
cluster licenses are available:

- Migration cluster  licenses let  you run  the code  on any  one VAX(TM)
  machine plus  any one AXP(TM) machine  for a period of  3 months, after
  which you must stop using the code  on one of the two machines. This is
  a one-time offer that  is provided free of charge, as  long as you have
  contracted category II or better support for the entire duration of the
  migration period. Media  and shipment are on you if  you cannot receive
  updates electronically. If you need more than 3 months to complete your
  migration, you  can extend the  license by up  to another 6  months for
  $250/month.

- Permanent  cluster licenses  let  you run  the code  on  any number  of
  VAX(TM)  or  AXP(TM) machines  in  a  designated cluster,  against  the
  payment  of a  one-time fee  of  50% of  the  list price  for a  single
  unlimited license.  Similarly, support for a  permanent cluster license
  is 150% of the normal list price.

Note that you do not need a cluster  license to run the code on a single,
well-identified member of  your cluster. You only need  a cluster license
if you wish to run the code on several machines.

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**************************** Package offers *****************************
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Package offers  are heavily  discounted combinations of  L-Soft products,
usually  with a  hard deadline  for placing  your order.  Because package
offers already include all applicable  discounts, they are not cumulative
with other  promotional offers. In  particular, while a package  can earn
you "migration points" that can be  spent on maintenance for other L-Soft
products, you cannot use your migration points to further lower the price
of a package.

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******************************* LVMS-5000 *******************************
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*                                                                       *
* Package name:         LVMS-5000                                       *
* Products:             LISTSERV for VMS                                *
* Systems:              VAX(TM) or AXP(TM)                              *
* Order before:         August 15, 1994 - academic customers only       *
*                                                                       *
* License:              Indefinite/unlimited                            *
* Support:              One year, category II                           *
*                                                                       *
* Price:                $5,000.00          (year 1)                     *
*                       $2,500.00/year from year 2                      *
* Migration points:     2000                                            *
*                                                                       *
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This is a promotional offer for new VMS customers, valid until August 15,
1994. Because it already includes academic discount, it is only available
to academic customers. See below for the corporate equivalent.

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******************************* LVMS-6000 *******************************
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*                                                                       *
* Package name:         LVMS-6000                                       *
* Products:             LISTSERV for VMS                                *
* Systems:              VAX(TM) or AXP(TM)                              *
* Order before:         August 15, 1994                                 *
*                                                                       *
* License:              Indefinite/unlimited                            *
* Support:              One year, category II                           *
*                                                                       *
* Price:                $6,000.00          (year 1)                     *
*                       $2,500.00/year from year 2                      *
* Migration points:     2500                                            *
*                                                                       *
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This is a promotional offer for new VMS customers, valid until August 15,
1994. Academic customers should order the LVMS-5000 package instead.

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****************** General conditions and disclaimers *******************
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All prices are in US dollars and  exclusive of sales or other tax. Unless
indicated otherwise, all  prices are guaranteed for a period  of one year
from the date hereof (6 June  1994). Package prices and other promotional
prices are guaranteed until their expiration date ("Order before:" in the
package   templates).   Academic   customers   include   all   non-profit
degree-granting  organizations  of  higher  education.  Other  non-profit
organizations may also be eligible; contact L-Soft for more information.

L-Soft International, Inc.  ("L-Soft" in this document)  does not endorse
or approve the use of any of the product names or trademarks appearing in
this document.

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