[Info-vax] VSI OpenVMS Hobbyist Program Announced.

[John H. Reinhardt]

On 6/14/2019 8:33 AM, Jan-Erik Söderholm wrote:
> Den 2019-06-14 kl. 15:20, skrev John H. Reinhardt:
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>> To be blunt, this is a huge step down from the HP program for us that have our own compatible hardware and want to run it 24/7 or at least not have to redo the license every 180 days.
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>> I really hope this is not the last word on VSI Hobbyist licenses.
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> Maybe it is more of a "test run" program. I'm not sure on how much it is
> that has to be re-done each 180 days, but twice a year is not *that* much
> worse than once a year.
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That's what it seems like with the built in Alpha emulator.  Geared more toward the total newbie with no prior experience.  As for twice a year, it may not seem like much more but how often do you go through the renewing license dance for your systems?  I have a MV3100, DS10, 2 XP1000's several SimH VAXen and two BL860 i2 blades.  Around 10 systems to re-license when needed.

> And that it comes ready packed and that can be run on anyones laptop
> is just what many here has been asking for, so...
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Yeah, but it's a highly limited system and you need Windows.  I have lots of Linux boxes but the only Windows thing I have is running in a VirtualBox emulator.  That's why I still have my DS10 and XP1000's.

> Yes, for those sticking to old and power-hungry equipment, it might be
> a step down, but then ask for a developer licens, if you need that.

I haven't checked the developer program but I don't do any real development. I just like to to run the systems and "play".  If they require work toward some goal then I don't qualify.


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John H. Reinhardt