[Info-vax] VAX/VMS V1, V1.5 or anything older than V5

[MG]

On 29-5-2012 9:14, Hans Vlems wrote:
> Before V5.0 thare was no license utility. That doesn't make it legal
> to run old products if you haven't got a paper license
> even though the system will not enforce it, like LMF does.

You know what?  I think I'll take my chances.  I doubt that the FBI
(et al) will be demanding an extradition order for me, for me non-
commercially emulating an operating system's version from 1977-'78.


> It also means that system integrated products, like clustering,
> multiprocessing and DECnet will only work if you
> have the appropriate key, disguised as a VMSINSTAL kit.

The version I'm interested in doesn't, to my knowledge, have anything
like clustering yet.


> VMS grew significantly over the years and when you're used to V6
> and later then V4.6 and older migth prove a hefty shock...

I hate to sound rude, but, didn't I mention that I was reading
the V1.5 documentation?  It's not like I'm going to be trying
any of the older versions totally unprepared, nor will I be
'relying' on it in any way.  It will mostly be an educational
experience.


> And you know that pre V5.0 VMS came in savesets called OPTIONAL.
> LIBRARY. etc. ?
> Good luck!

I fear I don't understand what you're trying to convey with the
above.

  - MG