> On Jul 17, 2019, at 7:54 PM, Jason T via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > On Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 21:50 Grant Taylor via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> This crossed my radar earlier today. I figured that someone on the >> CCTalk mailing list might be interested in it. >> >> Link - Vintage 1995 Novell WordPerfect 5.1+ for VMS TK50 Tape Digital >> DEC VAX >> - https://www.ebay.com/itm/133114102939 > > > I have a .tap image of WP 4.2 and 5.0 for VMS that I made from my own tape > years ago. The image has been successfully mounted but IIRC the software > looks for a license key that I've never found. I do not believe it is a PAK > as with other VMS packages. I can provide the image on request but I don't > want a post it publicly. > > J
Without a proper license key, I think the software is useless. It uses a XXXX-XXXX-XXXX alpha-numeric Checksum. I think it’s tied in some way to the distribution ID. They use their own licensing mechanism. I just checked, I have a copy of the v5.0 “WordPerfect Workbook for VAX/VMS Systems”, I’m pretty sure I had more than just that book, but I’m not sure if I still do. The other book(s) would likely give info on installation and licensing. On a related note, was there ever a copy of dBase III or dBase IV for VAX/VMS? I know there was a version of Lotus 1-2-3. Zane
