[HECnet] discontinuance of VMS

[Cory Smelosky]

On Thu, 6 Jun 2013, Johnny Billquist wrote:


On 2013-06-06 10:53, Mark Benson wrote:
I wouldn't hold out hope for the Hobbyist program lasting much longer
than 2016 or at best the 2020 EOL.

Afraid you might be right. However, a pipe dream would be that HP
actually released all DEC-related stuff at that point. Finally shaking
RSX and other PDP-11 software free would be nice.


That would be VERY nice. ;)

Ultimately, we don't *need* it we just prefer working legitimately if we
can. How many people here have legit RSX-11 licenses and still use it as
Hobbyists anyway?

How about having legit license, and use it professionally? (Yes, we do
exist...)

Anyway, yeah, from a pure practical point of view, the licenses are not
really needed.

	Johnny


Brian Hechinger <wonko at 4amlunch.net> wrote:

      On Thu, Jun 06, 2013 at 08:54:13AM +0100, Mark Benson wrote:

              I cant say I'm exactly shocked. HP are 8n serious trouble and
              are shedding stuff to try and stop sinking.


      HP came out and did a "keynote" at the yearly company get together thing
      my last workplace had. It was less of a keynote and more of a plea to
      not abandon them. It was actually very sad.

              I wonder when Hobbyist licenses will cease issuing...


      Never, I hope. :/

      -brian


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