nicklebon@gmail.com wrote:
> Ok from what I have read in this group one should be able to purchase
> an AIX 5L v5.2 media kit from IBM for $50 ish. So I have one question
> ...
>
> How?
>
> I have spent the last 8 days beating my head against a wall trying to
> get a box transfered over to my name. It has now been done. Now I am
> being told I cannot purchase a media kit without first purchasing a
> software maintaince contract. At IBM the right hand has no idea what
> the left hand is saying. When I first began the transfer process I was
> told once the transfer was complete I would be able to download media
> images of 5.2 for free. Then told yes that is true if I had a software
> contract.
>
> I have a 43p/150 worth at best $200 why would I pay more than $1k for a
> contract I do not want ...
>
>
> sigh
>
>
> Any pointers to the right contact number would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Nick
>

Another option, which might be cheaper and less aggravating, is to buy
the media on E-Bay. If you use the buy-it-now option you don't even
have to hassle with the bidding.