[Info-vax] AllianceOne / DSPP (Re: open source OpenVMS (Re: Oracle-RDB seminar notes))

[Jan-Erik Soderholm]

Paul Sture wrote 2013-04-05 16:59:
> In article <kjhilh$gai$1 at dont-email.me>,
>   Stephen Hoffman <seaohveh at hoffmanlabs.invalid> wrote:
>
>> On 2013-04-03 13:54:33 +0000, Paul Sture said:
>>
>>> It has been a long time since I investigated DSPP. Wasn't that
>>> restricted to companies?
>>
>> AFAIK, yes, AllianceOne is for commercial concerns.
>>
>> There are FAQs for the "company registrations" and for affiliations;
>> company mermbers can have affiliates.
>>
>> If you follow the "Join AllianceOne" link at
>> <http://www.hp.com/go/allianceone>, you'll find some details.
>
> I appears that you can join as an Individual Member.
>
> The following URL may not stand the test of time but:
>
> http://h21007.www2.hp.com/portal/site/dspp/menuitem.b808367c27274c47e06ff
> 7104894e601
>
> --- start quote ---
> You must meet the following requirements to join AllianceONE:
>
> Provide company profile information and current email and phone number
> of one Key contact and one Technical contact.
>
> Accept the program terms in the AllianceONE contracts.
>
> Have at least one product or service commercially available, under
> development, or planned for porting to an HP platform.
>
> Keep all company and contact information and entries within the partner
> product catalog current (to be updated at least annually upon membership
> renewal).
>
> To register your company, we just need a few minutes of your time for
> you to tell us about your company, and the solution you offer our joint
> prospects and clients.
>
> If you are an individual Independent Developer or Consultant, you should
> apply for Individual Membership; you will need to provide your current
> contact information.
>
> HP will review your application and notify you regarding your
> application status within five working days.
> --- end quote ---
>

Yes, but an individual running some consulting or development
business is still a business, right?

It doesn't mention a pure private/hobbyist user.

I did register with AllianceONE once, but now during a 30 day
period I've got 4 mails from "Linda" at HP finaly saying that
my membership has been canceled.

21-feb:
You are receiving this email in order to retain your access
to our HP AllianceOne benefits, simply by renewing your
AllianceONE account once a year...

4-mars:
Can you please renew your AllianceOne membership?
If you experience any problems or need any assistance please
let me know and I can walk you through the process...

20-mars:
Please note this is your final reminder. The account will be
cancelled tomorrow  morning if it is not renewed by 11am.
If you do not have the time to complete the renewal please send
me through your login details and I will action on your behalf?

21-mars:
FYI – Your AllianceOne account is now cancelled.

:-)

Jan-Erik.