[Info-vax] New OpenVMS licenses should be based on life of box, not time

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 6/22/2021 8:22 AM, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
> VMS isn't going to grow.  It has become a cash cow and the new
> pricing fits that model just fine. The only interest is in trying
> to maintain those users who are still locked into VMS.  The bean
> counters will see that the number continues to slide.

I do believe VSI would like to see VMS grow.

But it is a challenging task.

First they need to get VMS x86-64 done and rolled out.

Then they need to upgrade a bunch of things to make VMS
a more attractive platform.

And first then it is realistic to try and grow VMS.

Arne