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On 21-May-03 at 18:43 Thompson Family wrote:
>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
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