OpenVMS Hobbyist License Question

From: Seth <sethm_at_loomcom.com>
Date: Thu Nov 2 13:22:38 2000

> I'm guessing you're after the VAX Hobbyist CD. I personally think it's
> better than the Alpha one (what can I say I'm interested in BASIC not what
> they substituted for it on the Alpha CD). One thing you'll still want to
> keep your eye out for is a Software Product Library set on CD-ROMs. They show
> up on eBay from time to time and can fetch anywhere from $9.99 to about
> $200.00.
> Zane

Just for fun I figured I'd give Compaq a call (1-800-DIGITAL still
works!) and get pricing information on the latest VAX OpenVMS software
releases. Just the VAX OpenVMS 7.2-1 software and online documentation
kit (something like 10 CDs, order number QA-XULAA-H8) is $314.00.
I imagine the current ConDist is proportionally expensive. Ouch.

I'll definitely be keeping my eyes open for one on eBay, or for free,
or something else.

-Seth
Received on Thu Nov 02 2000 - 13:22:38 GMT