[Info-vax] IS everyone waiting?

[Robert A. Brooks]

On 10/21/2016 11:40 PM, David Froble wrote:
> Simon Clubley wrote:
>> However, if you have a support contract, and if your systems are
>> running a supported VMS version, then you are still going to be
>> better off than if you are running without support on an old VMS
>> version.
>
> Just to set the record straight, I've always advocated using the latest version
> of VMS.  The sole exception was V8.4, for obvious reasons, and with what was
> distributed, I think my fears were justified.
>
> I've got the VSI Alpha V8.4-2 evaluation stuff running on one of my systems. And
> I'll use the production version, if it becomes available.

The plan is to release V8.4-2L1 for Alpha early in 2017.  Support and licenses 
are bundled, such that if you want the license, you must purchase support from 
VSI.  The OS and layered product licenses are essentially free under this model.

We're trying to sort it out, but it's likely that for V9 (IA64 and X86_64), 
we'll move to a similar licensing and support mechanism.

There are no plans for a V9 Alpha release.

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                  -- Rob