In a message dated 8/6/2003 2:16:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Jones, Virginia" <[log in to unmask]> writes:

><IT has proposed a retention period of "date when software no longer exists
>in any medium at TRS location" plus 5 years.>
>In my opinion, this wording sounds sensible based on your scenario.

I agree. You never know when you will need it. I know of a situation in which the software license was needed and it couldn't be found. This particular SW version was one no longer in use ie an older version. With a valid license the vendor was willing to provide a new key, no license no key. The company concerned luckily was able to obtain a valid license via the internet after searching eBay, etc.

AFAIK (or would that be IIRC) SW licenses are not voluminous and could be easily maintained for whatever length of time.



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Peter A. Kurilecz CRM, CA
Richmond, Va
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