[Info-vax] VSI Subscription Licensing Exchanges

[Dave Froble]

On 5/25/2021 2:17 PM, Simon Clubley wrote:
> On 2021-05-25, VMSgenerations working group <working.group at vmsgenerations.fr> wrote:
>>
>> Maybe it is time for us to say that we did send a second letter to VSI
>> on May 7th after their unsatisfying answer (that they decided to make
>> public via gtug.de).
>>
>> We provided customers concerns and feedbacks on inconsistencies in the
>> licensing policy.
>>
>> We suggested ways for a positive exit on this VSI originated crisis but
>> are still waiting for a reaction.
>>
>
> What kind of things did you suggest ?
>
> Arne has suggested paying for additional years up front (and therefore
> getting those licences early as a result).
>
> I have suggested an escrow approach which (if done properly) should
> satisfy most of the concerns.

The advance purchase still has a "drop dead" date.  Bad idea.

Escrow is reasonable.

>> We plan to keep users informed but have no answer from VSI yet.
>>
>
> Thank you. Have VSI given you any indication when they might reply ?

Which part of "no answer from VSI yet" didn't you understand?

It's called "stonewalling" and a few other things.

Even an entity that is planning on moving off VMS, (some have been 
planning for many years), and others, needs to consider a situation 
where they could be put out of business one day, and address that issue, 
sooner rather than later.


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