| wow that is quite the request......
So let's start with some bullet points.
CM 4.1.3 and CM 5.0 have all the same feature sets but 5.0 is a Linux based box with no access to the kernal, just a CLI with Ciscolike commands (sh, set, config, etc.) 5.0 also has bigger suppot for SIP and Presence
CM 4.2 has more features than 4.1.3 and is basically an upgrade still running on Windows 2k
You used to hack a registry to make the CD's think you had approved platform, not sure if that is still true in the 4.1.3 CD's Best option is to run it in VMware (Eitehr Workstation or on a server with ESX/GSX dependig on what you can get your hands on to image it)
pricing?? it sounds like you are setting up a lab not buying it. If you are buying it, then you don't want to go into production without SmartNet and that eliminates the VMWare/laptop question because it is not supported.
Getting away from HP/IBM boxes. I don't think they let you do that anymore. Dell killed the relationship when they started to make switches. You can provide your own HPIBM servers but it still has to be certain approved models. At least you don't need the silly green faceplates of the Cisco branded boxes.
Experience -
since it's inception in '98 as Selsius right when Cisco bouht them.
So whaplans do you have? What's strategy? Where are you coming from to IP Tel? __________________
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