[Info-vax] Changes to the OpenVMS Hobbyist Program...

[Bill Pedersen]

I recently received this:

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The OpenVMS Hobbyist Program provides HP OpenVMS licensing and products
authorized by the HP OpenVMS Hobbyist License Terms and Conditions. This
program, available on Integrity, Alpha, and VAX Platforms, provides a low
cost solution for the HP OpenVMS enthusiast who wants to learn more about HP
OpenVMS for the pleasure of using one of the finest operating system for
their own personal use. This program provides free OpenVMS Product
Authorization Keys (PAK's) to any member of a participating HP User Group.
In addition, the OpenVMS Hobbyist Program offers kits containing OpenVMS
Base O/S software and selected Layered Products via download.  (as of 26 Jan
2012 this download feature has not been implemented, word is it will be in
the next week or so - BP)

As we enter 2012, HP has decided to consolidate the Hobbyist and openvms.org
resources to better allow our users a single source, vs. two sources, to get
OpenVMS information.  HP OpenVMS is also working closely with Connect and
strongly supports the Connect organization and their programs and greatly
values their participation in supporting the OpenVMS users.  Connect is a
strong advocate of the Hobbyists and OpenVMS users as a whole.

The new link for the Hobbyist Registration is:
 
http://www.openvms.org/hobbyist

There are no changes being made to the registration process, no additional
fees are being requested.
HP and Connect will be more engaged with the Hobbyists to ensure OpenVMS
stays strong.

Additional Hobbyist centric  pages and links will follow as we receive
feedback from the community.

Regards,

HP OpenVMS Team
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Please also note that the HP web site has not yet been updated so it takes
you to the old site for now.

Spread the word !

Thanks,


Bill Pedersen
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