Virtual Memory System, a multi-user, multitasking, virtual memory operating system that runs on the VAX and Alpha lines of minicomputers and workstations, originally developed by Digital Equipment Corporation.
VMS was introduced in 1977 and the first customer version shipped in 1978 along with the first VAX minicomputer. The operating system was renamed to OpenVMS in the early 1990's.
In 1998, Compaq acquired DEC. Compaq announced the port of the OS to the Itanium Processor Family in 2001.
Subsequently, Hewlett Packard aquired Compaq and has maintained roadmaps for the OS, committing to the Itanium port, and they successfully demonstrated OpenVMS booted on an Itanium in early 2003.
FreeVMS is an initiative to rewrite the OpenVMS operating system and associated utilities under a public license.
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The developer of OpenVMS operating system. Product information, FAQs and online documentation for OpenVMS.
Specialists in OpenVMS system management and training. Supporting VAX and Alpha systems.
Archive of DEC conference notes.
A day in the life of an OpenVMS systems manager. Articles and tutorials on systems management and programming for the OpenVMS Operating System.
OpenVMS-like operating system, to run on several architectures: Alpha, i386, and PPC. POSIX kernel and DCL command line interpreter. Only architecture now supported: i386.
Archives from 1996-present.
VMS optimization, DCL programming tricks and guides to managing VAX/VMS.
Specializes in providing consulting and products for Digital's OpenVMS VAX and Alpha/AXP platforms.
A program that enables OpenVMS enthusiasts to obtain OpenVMS Operating System Licenses and over 100 OpenVMS layered products for their VAX, Alpha or Itanium hardware for Individual use and education.
The OpenVMS operating system has a new lease on life with increased user interest as it moves to 64-bit Itanium.
As a certified partner of Hewlett Packard, PARSEC offers a full range of OpenVMS training courses.
Introduction to VMS and OpenVMS operating systems: brief clear descriptions, links, user groups, books.
A consulting practice with a substantial emphasis on OpenVMS and related matters. Links to past articles and conference sessions (OpenVMS and other topics), including complete copies of many presentations.
Software products and utilites for OpenVMS operating system.
Guidelines for optimizing VMS systems.
The developer of OpenVMS operating system. Product information, FAQs and online documentation for OpenVMS.
OpenVMS-like operating system, to run on several architectures: Alpha, i386, and PPC. POSIX kernel and DCL command line interpreter. Only architecture now supported: i386.
Software products and utilites for OpenVMS operating system.
A program that enables OpenVMS enthusiasts to obtain OpenVMS Operating System Licenses and over 100 OpenVMS layered products for their VAX, Alpha or Itanium hardware for Individual use and education.
As a certified partner of Hewlett Packard, PARSEC offers a full range of OpenVMS training courses.
Archive of DEC conference notes.
The OpenVMS operating system has a new lease on life with increased user interest as it moves to 64-bit Itanium.
A day in the life of an OpenVMS systems manager. Articles and tutorials on systems management and programming for the OpenVMS Operating System.
Specializes in providing consulting and products for Digital's OpenVMS VAX and Alpha/AXP platforms.
Introduction to VMS and OpenVMS operating systems: brief clear descriptions, links, user groups, books.
A consulting practice with a substantial emphasis on OpenVMS and related matters. Links to past articles and conference sessions (OpenVMS and other topics), including complete copies of many presentations.
Archives from 1996-present.
Specialists in OpenVMS system management and training. Supporting VAX and Alpha systems.
Guidelines for optimizing VMS systems.
VMS optimization, DCL programming tricks and guides to managing VAX/VMS.
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