[Info-vax] Simh Licensing question 3900 vs 780

[Wilm Boerhout]

JF Mezei mentioned  on 24-10-2009 12:58:
> I got Simh to boot a virtual 3900 on my Mac.
> 
> But I can't seem to get a VAX-VMS license loaded properly. Its SHOW
> LIC/CHARGE doesn't seem to accept an "A" type of activity licence which
> is what I have.

But you can change the VAXserver 3900 to a MicroVAX 3900 so it will 
accept A type licenses. See the SIMH FAQ (not the SIMH VAX FAQ)

But, then it will need 60 units, not the 18 you have left from your 
All-mighty MicroVAX II. On My SIMH instance:

$ sho lic /cha
VMS/LMF Charge Information for node VX0001
This is a MicroVAX 3900 Series, hardware model type 118
Type: A, Units Required: 60     (VAX/VMS Capacity or OpenVMS Unlimited 
or Base)
Type: B, * Not Permitted *      (VAX/VMS F&A Server)
Type: C, Units Required: 100    (VAX/VMS Concurrent User)
Type: D, * Not Permitted *      (VAX/VMS Workstation)
Type: E, Units Required: 230    (VAX/VMS System Integrated Products)
Type: F, Units Required: 200    (VAX Layered Products)
Type: G, * Not Permitted *      (Reserved)
Type: H, * Not Permitted *      (Alpha Layered Products)
Type: I, Units Required: 200    (Layered Products)

/Wilm