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One may hope HP might eventually clarify the situation and either release OpenVMS VAX SMP licenses for
hobbyist use, for VAX legacy systems too, just as it was done for Alpha, or simply state that hobbyist SMP use does
not require a license separate from the base license.
In the meanwhile it might be possible to acquire VMS SMP extension licenses from resellers (either on eBay or
otherwise findable online or any other way) for multiprocessor VAX systems comparable in capacity to MicroVAX
3900 or higher. While, on a purely technical level, these licenses do not need to be installed for execution of
OpenVMS on VAX MP in SMP mode, they may be required to disequivocate the situation from the legal standpoint.
Please note that VAX MP is a purely technical project, and its developer or developers are unable to provide you
with any legal counsel or guidance. This note is provided for informational purposes only and reflects it’s author’s
best knowledge at the time of writing (not necessarily correct).
Please do note that all responsibility for your use of VAX MP, including all legal responsibility in all
aspects,
including VMS SMP licensing aspect, is completely yours, and in no event VAX MP developer or
developers assume any responsibility or liability of any kind or shall be liable for your use of VAX MP.