openvms... another question

Jay. There is a free hobbyist license for OpenVMS, but you can't download the actual files from the web. You need to obtain actual media from somewhere. So, you SHOULD grab this from your friend. OpenVMS comes in two flavors: "VAX" and "Alpha". The "VAX" version runs on VAX machines (MicroVAX II, 2000, 3100 series, bigger VAXen, etc), and the "Alpha" version runs on Alpha boxes. No VMS will run on PDP's such as an 11/44. Hope this helps, - Bob -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-admin(a)classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-admin@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Jay West Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:57 AM To: cctech(a)classiccmp.org Subject: openvms... another question Ok, I know NOTHING about openVMS. However, this just came up... A friend of a friend offered me what he says is a complete set of OpenVMS media. No manuals, just the media. Several questions: openvms? If so, not sure why I should grab the media from him if I can just download it. Or is there a value to getting the media from him, as to it giving me the ability to purchase a license transfer or something... in short, is there a special reason getting "real" media is desirable? Lastly... he said it runs on vax's and pdp's. Not sure if he knows what he's talking about, so I'll ask here. Could this run on my 11/44? Thanks for any enlightenment! Jay West