openvms... another question

From: Thompson Family <mthomps5_at_columbus.rr.com>
Date: Wed May 21 17:47:15 2003

take me off this fucking list
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Lafleur" <bob_lafleur_at_technologist.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 10:27 AM
Subject: RE: 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_at_classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-admin_at_classiccmp.org]
> On Behalf Of Jay West
> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 9:57 AM
> To: cctech_at_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:
>
> >From what I understand, isn't there some type of hobbyist free license
> >for
> 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
Received on Wed May 21 2003 - 17:47:15 BST