Hi ! I just downloaded the VMS_CHECK.ZIP file and used the (Alpha)unzip
program to unzip it. It unzipped into vms_check-feb07.a file.
I then attempted to use VMSINSTAL to load it.
VMSINSTAL says the file is not a BACKUP saveset...bummer.
I've tried several other files from the"FREEWARE CD".
They unzip and install with no problems using the PRODUCT INSTALL
and the VMSINSTAL methods.
The system is a Alpha 400/266, 384MB memory, 4.3GB disk, RRD47 and a matsushita cd-writer, DE500 internet adapter. OpenVMS 7.3-2, TCPIP,
Mozilla, and the kitchen sink (Freeware CD).
Has anyone tried this promising system utility yet?
Am I missing some secret switch on the VMSINSTAL?
The VMS_CHECK author doesn't provide many clues as to how it is
installed.
VMS_CHECK url: http://h71000.www7.hp.com/openvms/journal/v7/vms_check_tool.pdf
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!
