[Info-vax] VAX VMS going forward

[Dave Froble]

On 7/21/2020 5:26 PM, Phillip Helbig (undress to reply) wrote:
> In article <rf7lt9$6ti$1 at dont-email.me>, Dave Froble
> <davef at tsoft-inc.com> writes:
>
>> Would VSI allow a VSI sponsored VAX/VMS Version (whatever), or do they
>> have some reason they do not want there to be a new VAX/VMS version?
>>
>> Assume VSI hired Bob for $1 (donated by Dave) to build a new VSI version
>> of VAX/VMS, which would not cost them anything, no time (other than to
>> say Ok), and they would never be bothered by it's existence.
>>
>> Assume some entity (call if DECUS, if possible) made the distribution
>> available, along with the required PAKs.
>>
>> So, Ok, would Bob be willing and able to produce the new version?  Would
>> someone provide him with the resources to do so?  Would someone host the
>> distribution and PAKs and whatever else?
>
> Why should VSI be involved at all?  If I understand things correctly,
> HPE could take that dollar.  VSI isn't in the VAX picture at all.
>

You haven't been reading, or comprehending a damn thing.

HPe is out of the picture as far as VMs is concerned.  By their own choice.

VSI is the entity that can produce new versions, and then distribute and 
allow use of said new versions.

Any usage of VAX/VMS therefore must come from VSI.

VSI does not want to spend one penny on VAX.
VSI does not want to spend one minute on VAX.

Which part of the above do you not understand?

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