[Info-vax] A batch of original DEC/Compaq distribution CDs.

[Jan-Erik Söderholm]

Den 2023-08-21 kl. 16:58, skrev John H Reinhardt:
> On 8/21/2023 7:01 AM, Jan-Erik Söderholm wrote:
>> Den 2023-08-21 kl. 12:34, skrev Neil Rieck:
>>> On Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 10:46:54 AM UTC-4, Jan-Erik Söderholm wrote:
>>>> Hi.
>>>>
>>>> While cleaning up my home office, I found a CD container
>>>> (original "Compaq OpenVMS" marked :-) ) with approx. 20 CDs
>>>> primarily for the Alpha platform.
>>>>
>>>> These can go into the dump as "Plastic waste", but I thought
>>>> I'd ask here first to see if these can be of any interest
>>>> to someone.
>>>>
>>>> Shipping cost (1 Kg, world-wide and trackable) is $20 USD.
>>>> Say $30 USD total incl. the packing and shipping work.
>>>> Paypal is fine.
>>>>
>>>> Anyone interested can mail me on the mail address in this post.
>>>>
>>>> Here is the list of the CDs. Those with xx-xxxxx-xx numbers are
>>>> original DEC/Compaq CD's. The rest are home-burned with the
>>>> marking text below.
>>>>
>>>> Original DEC or Compaq CDs:
>>>>
>>>> Compaq System Tools, March 2001, AG-RJV3D-RE
>>>> OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-1, OS, July 1999, AG-QSBZD-BE
>>>> OpenVMS Alpha V7.3, OS, April 2003 AG-QSBZE-BS
>>>> OpenVMS V7.3, Doc, April 2001, AG-QSBYF-BS
>>>> OpenVMS V7.3 (Alpha and VAX), LP, April 2001, AG-RF8EB-BS
>>>> OpenVMS V7.3 Alpha, LP, April 2001, AG-REW7C-BS
>>>> OpenVMS Freeware 5.0, 1(2), April 2001, AG-QSBXE-BS
>>>> OpenVMS Freeware 5.0, 2(2), April 2001, AG-RFN88-BS
>>>> OpenVMS Internet Prod Suite V1.1, Dec 1996, AG-QXUXC-RE
>>>> OpenVMS Internet Prod Suite V1.2, Jan 1997, AG-R3K1A-BE
>>>> OpenVMS Alpha 8.3, OpenVMS Hobbyist Kit (from Montagar)
>>>> OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-2, OS, Sep 2001, AG-RLMVC-BE
>>>> OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-2, LP, Sep 2001, AG-RMKXB-BE
>>>> OpenVMS Alpha V7.2-2, Doc, Sep 2001, AG-RQPFA-BE
>>>> OpenVMS e-Business Infrastructure V1.1, April 2001, AG-RN4ZB-BS
>>>> Alpha Systems FW V5.9, Feb 2001, AG-RCFBH-BS
>>>>
>>>> Home burned CDs:
>>>>
>>>> DS25 firmware 7.3
>>>> Alpha 8.4 OS dist., CD created Jan 2016
>>>> Alpha LP1, CD created Jan 2016
>>>> Update 5, TCPIP, Compiler, DECset, Unknown date.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Jan-Erik
>>>> Sweden
>>>
>>> Me too. I recently stumbled onto a long forgotten tall cabinet 
>>> containing VAX quarterly updates from 1992 to 2008. I also saw Alpha 
>>> updates from 2002 to 2008. I'm certain they have zero cash value and 
>>> doubt anyone will want them. Perhaps not even a museum.  :-(
>>>
>>> Neil Rieck
>>> Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
>>> http://neilrieck.net
>>
>> Right... After this good clarification from an usually well informed 
>> source, I might just dump them... :-)
>>
>> And I can keep the "Compaq OpenVMS" branded CD folder. Not that I ever 
>> will have any CD's to put into it, but anyway... :-)
>>
>>
> 
> Jan,
> 
>    I'm interested in your batch.  I'll pay $30US to get them. I see there 
> are a couple I don't have in my inventory (posted in another thread).
> 
> John H. Reinhardt.

Just for all those that are taking notes...

The batch of CDs has been shipped to John.
Including the original "Compaq OpenVMS" CD sleeve.

Expected to his address in 5-7 working days.
Shipping/tracking number sent directly to John.