[Info-vax] VMS VAX License for personal Microvax 3100 Model 40

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On Monday, July 25, 2022 at 8:17:14 AM UTC-4, Simon Clubley wrote:
> On 2022-07-25, David Wade <g4... at dave.invalid> wrote: 
> > On 24/07/2022 15:07, Robert Grear wrote: 
> >> Hello, 
> >> 
> >> I am currently working on restoring a Microvax 3100 Model 40 to operating condition and have downloaded OpenVMS version 7.1. At this point, I am trying to find out how to obtain a license for this version. I have sent messages to HPE, and VMS Software but neither has been able to assist me. My 3100 Model 40 will be used for strictly personal use, no business use. Can anyone here guide me on how I can accomplish this? Any help at all will be greatly appreciated. 
> >> 
> >> Thanks 
> > 
> > Try searching for "VMS Liberation Front" to keep you going while you try 
> > and get HP to transfer the licence some one will have paid an awefull 
> > lot of money for... 
> >
> It would be better if people, especially people who are generally 
> well regarded, do not start pointing other people to illegal material. 
> 
> As well as being illegal in its own right, it also damages potential 
> future hobbyist licences. 
> 
> Simon. 
> 
> -- 
> Simon Clubley, clubley at remove_me.eisner.decus.org-Earth.UFP 
> Walking destinations on a map are further away than they appear.
While I agree that pointing to illegal items should not happen, realize that there is zero chance of any VAX hobbyist licenses ever existing in the future.
The original poster has been directed to a contact for a legal license for the VAX.

Dan