Date:         Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:12:54 +0200
Reply-To:     "Dr. Olaf Kruse" <olaf.kruse@VST-GMBH.DE>
Sender:       "SAS(r) Discussion" <SAS-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>
From:         "Dr. Olaf Kruse" <olaf.kruse@VST-GMBH.DE>
Subject:      Re: What makes SAS unique?
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Hey, you've missed some:

   * Flexible pricing
     (SAS doesn't move one inch for small companies (30.000 $ license-fees
p.a.) )
   * Switching between operating-systems at no extra cost
     (new OS - new game)
   * _Printed_ documentation is included at no extra cost
     (calculate some 500 $ extra)
   * Excellent technical support (at least in germany)
     (technical support - what technical support?)

But to save the day: SAS-L is making up at least for the last point!

Cheers, Olaf


--------Original Message------:

I'm sure others can provide even more but, for starters:

*more data manipulation capabilities
*more analytical capabilities and routines
*more user control concerning how statistics are computed
*more current users (I think), thus more individuals to collaborate with
*more speed
*more interfaces with current technological and analytical trends

Art