[Info-vax] HPSC patch access changes for developers?

[David Froble]

JF Mezei wrote:
> On 13-10-22 16:15, Rich Jordan wrote:
> 
>> AllianceONE members get a 22% discount on support
> 
> I ask this in a neutral fashion :
> 
> Do developpers really need the support that is now provided by HP for VMS ?
> 
> In the past, access to support was probably worth something because when
> a developper found an odd very low level bug, there were people at DEC
> who understood and could track it down. But with what is left of VMS
> engineering, is support still of value to developpers who generally have
> more experience with VMS ? (expecially considering there are no new
> features coming to VMS).
> 
> 

You are most likely correct, but, the whole thing still stinks of 
overmilk the cash cow until it's dead, then grind it up and sell the 
ground meat.  Probably including hoofs.

"Now, let me see, do I want to develop for a dying OS where the vendor 
gouges the developers, or do I want to develop for an open and mostly 
free environment?  Tough choice ..."

The developer makes the same money regardless of OS, and possibly more 
on something more popular.  With the free OS, the developer can point to 
the lack of a vendor, and make even more "helping" the customer with OS 
issues.