Hobbyist OpenVMS availability (WAS: Re: Microvax II won't boot, hardware error?) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

28 Oct 2012

Holm writes:
...
 Scott Quinn wrote:

  The license comes from the VMS Hobbyist Program.
It's good for any version of  VMS, from 0.whateveryoucanfind to 8.4.
  Even though early versions of VMS do not enforce
licensing through the LMF,  it's still required.

 Media can be borrowed. HP doesn't care where you get it, but asks that it not 
be posted for public download.

Hmmm...

I do habe an hobbyist license for my 4000/90, got an VMS Isntall CD (don't
know the version currently) borrowed from a friend.
So what is the correct way to get an install media for wathever Version?

Regards,

Holm

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 If you're looking for VAX version 7.3 (last VAX version), the HP guy you received
your license e-mail from can set you up
with an official HP download link for VMS+layered products (not a full ConDist, but a
selection).

For any earlier version ask around (also give location). HP has said in the past that they
have no problems with hobbyists
borrowing media, but they continually reiterate that they would not like to have it posted
for public download. There are probably
people on here who have it (I have 5.5-something, 7.2 and 7.3) , or you can ask on the
OpenVMS Hobbyist fora.