[Info-vax] IS everyone waiting?

[Jan-Erik Soderholm]

Den 2016-10-22 kl. 05:52, skrev 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.

That would be perfect for our three Alphas.
Let me know where/what/who to contact to get a quote! :-)


>
> 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.
>