Date:         Fri, 27 Sep 2002 17:59:04 -0400
Reply-To:     "David L. Ward" <dward@SASHELP.COM>
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From:         "David L. Ward" <dward@SASHELP.COM>
Subject:      Re: Axom (was Re: executing a job on a different pc)
Comments: To: Tim Churches <tchur@OPTUSHOME.COM.AU>
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Tim,

Thanks for pointing out our FAQ on this issue.  Over the years we have
received clarity from the Institute but I'm not sure I agree that the price
of IntrNet is high only because it gives a broad user base - inquire about
the "uplift" we refer to and you'll see that it's really not that expensive.
Plus, given that most of the SAS/Web applications we've seen developed or
inquired about would be on a company intranet targeted at employees, the
issue is moot for many potential customers.

Sincerely,

David Ward
InterNext, Inc.
http://www.internext-inc.com



-----Original Message-----
From: SAS(r) Discussion [mailto:SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]On Behalf Of Tim
Churches
Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 5:39 PM
To: SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Subject: Axom (was Re: executing a job on a different pc)

Mauro Morandin wrote:
>
> I think David Ward has build a set of server tools called Axom, which
> can do that:
>
> http://www.internext-inc.com/
>

Definitely worth a look, but only if the audience for your Web app is
already
covered by the SAS license for the server on which you are going to run
Axom.

See the Axom FAQ:

----------begin quote from Axom FAQ----------------
8) I've heard that running SAS on the Internet without SAS/Intrnet
violates my license agreement with SAS Institute. Is this true?

Providing access to SAS software on a server either with Axom or by
writing your own software can but does not necessarily violate your
license agreement. A server license of the SAS system grants the use of
the software to a specific user base, which normally includes employees
and contractors. SAS Institute will broaden the user base of your
license (called an "uplift") at a cost that is a percentage of your
existing license fee. Contact your SAS site representative for details.
----------end quote from Axom FAQ----------------

This is the crux of the matter, and why SAS/IntrNet is surprisingly
expensive, given
that the amount of extra network plumbing it provides is not that great.
As a local
SAS rep has told me repeatedly, SAS/IntrNet is expensive because it
provides you
with a license upgrade which permits people outside your organisation to
use your
licensed copy of SAS via a SAS/Intrnet interface. Unfortunately, there
doesn't seem to
be any discount available on SAS/IntrNet if you don't want to offer your
Web apps to
users outside your organisation. Which is where Axom may be able to play
a role.

Tim C