[Info-vax] HP Bringing the Hobbyist Program In-House

[Bob Koehler]

In article <68798487-261e-4a4d-82f7-3bd3d007265c at m11g2000yqe.googlegroups.com>, Steven Schweda <sms.antinode at gmail.com> writes:
> On Jan 26, 3:40 am, joukj <jo... at hrem.nano.tudelft.nl> wrote:
> 
>> Do not be too negative. [...]
> 
>    You're joking, right?
> 
>    Which recent experience would lead me to expect a good
> outcome here?  The non-painless switch-over to the new user
> forums?  The new no-patches-for-Hobbyists policy?  The
> immediate availability of the new Hobbyist PAK generator?
> 
>    If being realistic is being "too negative", then call me
> too negative.

   I've already seen evidence that they're keeping access up to the
   old system until the move over is accomplished, and they're adding
   downloads so you don't have to but a CD.

   I'll be trying to get my licenses renewed this week, and keeping an
   eye out for a chance to download more current software.