I might have the possibility to put online all the kits (found on vmsone.com before) and the VMS it self (several version for both alpha & vax) on a server. But is it legal?
Actually I guess for the Kits is legal, because they are/were available from some sites (like vmsone.com & others).
The VMS itself is available on the ftp server at HP (both alpha & itanium). The vax version is available on several servers as well. So... I guess it is legal? Any comments?
IIRC VMS kits are available on a HP ftp for contract customers only.
I think the kits on vmsone where unofficial. The last time I asked HP about making VMS kits available online they where undecided.
You will have to ask HP for an official answer however I know from talking to them that they have to control distribution of kits to comply with export laws.
malmberg August 04 2022 No more VAX hobbyist licenses.
Community licenses for Alpha/IA64/X86_64 VMS Software Inc.
Commercial VMS software licenses for VAX available from HPE.
ozboomer July 20 2022 Just re-visiting.. No more hobbyist licenses? Is that from vmssoftware.com, no 'community' licenses?
valdirfranco July 01 2022 No more hobbyist license...sad
mister_wavey February 12 2022 I recall that the disks failed on the public access VMS systems that included Fafner
parwezw January 03 2022 Anyone know what happened to FAFNER.DYNDS.ORG?
I had a hobbyist account here but can longer access the site.
gtackett October 27 2021 Make that DECdfs _2.1A_ for Vax
gtackett October 27 2021 I'm looking for DECdfs V2.4A kit for VAX.
Asking here just in case anyone is still listening.
MarkRLV September 17 2021 At one time, didn't this web site have a job board? I would love to use my legacy skills one last time in my career.
malmberg January 18 2021 New Hobbyist PAKs for VAX/VMS are no longer available according to reports. Only commercial licenses are reported to be for sale from HPE
dfilip January 16 2021 Can someone please point me to hobbyist license pak? I'm looking for VAX/VMS 7.1, DECnet Phase IV, and UCX/TCPIP ... have the 7.1 media, need the license paks ... thanks!
