OpenVMS on x86 - Hackdot

Re:OpenVMS on x86 by ch_123 on Friday May 06, 2022 @01:27PM (#31287726)

That's strange, I've been able to get access to their license and I did not have to give a particularly elaborate story/justification for them.

I do own a real Alpha system and pointed this fact out in my request, so maybe that helped?

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Re:OpenVMS on x86 by jasomill on Friday May 06, 2022 @02:49PM (#31288524)

I had no problem getting both Alpha and Itanium kits from VSI, after explaining that I planned to run on an Alpha emulator and a hypothetical Itanium box that I didn't actually own yet, but may someday acquire. So they're clearly not too picky about hardware ownership.

They did initially suggest the student package to me as well, but after replying that I had prior VMS experience and would prefer to install and configure the system myself, they promptly issued my licenses.

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Re:OpenVMS on x86 by memetomancer on Friday May 06, 2022 @03:28PM (#31288841)

Thanks, I gave up after the student package referral... which I guess worked as designed! Maybe now I will get some genuine hardware and take another shot.

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Re:OpenVMS on x86 by nix23 on Saturday May 07, 2022 @04:04AM (#31292925)

>Thanks, I gave up after the student package referral...

Because it's the easier option for people who just want to try it out or don't want to invest time (which seams to be the case with you).

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