2-problems with VAXstation 3100-76 and VAX 3100 10e

[Ian King]

Are you unable to obtain a license through openvmshobbyist.org?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-
> bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Gordon JC Pearce MM3YEQ
> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 11:11 AM
> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
> Subject: RE: 2-problems with VAXstation 3100-76 and VAX 3100 10e
>
> On Thu, 2009-03-12 at 09:10 -0700, Ian King wrote:
> > Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention: no one will contact you about
> the license expiration, but the PAKs won't work anymore.  You need to
> apply for a renewal - same process as when you originally signed up.
> Delete the old ones, or their expiration will continue to bug you.
> Don't ask me how I know.  :-)  The LICENSE utility is your friend.  --
> Ian
>
> Having repeatedly tried and failed to get a hobbyist licence in the UK,
> for any amount of money, I've come to the conclusion that either DEC
> really really dislike hobbyists or they actively want you to pirate
> VMS.
>
> Gordon
>