From: Maurice Hilarius (mauriceharddata.com)
Date: Fri May 23 2003 - 20:02:42 CDT

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With regards to your message at 06:40 PM 5/23/03, Donsbach, Jeff. Where you
stated:

>William H. Magill wrote:
> >
> > I thought the Compaq Alpha compilers for Linux (I assume that's what
> > you mean here), were available for free from HPQ directly....
> > they used
> > to be. [Although, I must admit, since I was always
> > Educational/Enthusiast - I never read the terms in detail.]
>
>They still are. But you have to register now even as an enthusiast to get
>a license.
>The files are here -
>ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/linuxdevtools/latest/downloads.html in
>'crypted' format. When you register and are approved for an edu/enthusiast
>license, you will get a key to unlock them.

Yes, one can see the license at:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/software/alpha-tools//ee-license.html

The pertinent part of the license regarding use is:

"1. GRANT

Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP") grants you a limited right to use the
Software Program Version (the "Software") specified. The Software may be
used solely for your individual and personal "enthusiast" purposes or
personal education and study. It may not be used for any commercial,
business or institutional purpose, whether "for profit" or "not for
profit." Any work performed or produced as a result of use of this Software
cannot be performed or produced for the benefit of other parties for a fee,
compensation or any other reimbursement or remuneration."

The key words that really irritate me are:
"..It may not be used for any commercial, business or institutional
purpose, whether "for profit" or "not for profit.""

They do not, however, define what is meant by commercial, business or
institutional.

Further, they can revoke with no reason given:
" Your initial and ongoing eligibility for this license is subject to
review by HP and HP may terminate this license at any time upon thirty days
written notice."

With our best regards,

Maurice W. Hilarius Telephone: 01-780-456-9771
Hard Data Ltd. FAX: 01-780-456-9772
11060 - 166 Avenue mailto:mauriceharddata.com
Edmonton, AB, Canada http://www.harddata.com/
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