>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
That's not even the Condist. That's just the OS, and a couple extra items.
I don't think it's anywhere near that many CD's.
OpenVMS VAX Software Layered Products Library Package
QA-5G88A-H8 $1,070.00
OpenVMS VAX Software Layered Products and Operating System Library Package
QA-YL48A-H8 $1,258.00
The prices for Alpha is the same. I don't have the info handy on the hard
doc's, but when I ordered my Base set of 7.2 doc's (about 14 manuals) I
think it was around $200, the full set I think is around $1400. I'm
currently saving my penny's for when 7.3 is released as I'm going to want
to pick up the full doc set this time.
A good kit for hobbyists is the following:
OpenVMS Version 7.3-EFT1 Software Developers' Kit
QA-MT3AD-H8 $40.00
If it's like the 7.2-EFT2 release I've got it will have both the Alpha and
VAX OS. I've not ordered it as I'm waiting on EFT2 which is supposed to
included the TCPIP V5.1 EFT.
Zane
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