• MCP Express

    From TKosfeld@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 23 09:54:38 2021
    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by
    the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?

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  • From Paul Kimpel@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 23 08:18:39 2021
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    Subject: MCP Express
    From: TKosfeld <tkosfeld@gmx.net>
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    Date: Thu Dec 23 2021 04:54:38 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time)

    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by
    the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?


    My understanding is that the MCP Express program is being discontinued,
    and that no further releases or updates are planned. The only
    alternative appears to be purchasing a license for Developer Studio
    Personal Edition.

    Paul

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  • From barry.whenman@gmail.com@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 23 09:09:32 2021
    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by
    the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?

    My understanding is that the MCP Express program is being discontinued,
    and that no further releases or updates are planned. The only
    alternative appears to be purchasing a license for Developer Studio
    Personal Edition.

    Paul

    I've not seen any formal announcement, but I believe what Paul says to be true. The 5-month extension was purely that - allowing some time to migrate to a paid solution.

    It is a very disappointing move. The ability for students - or aged ethusiasts like myself - to have their own free "MCP playground" was a wonderful thing. But I suppose it is a financial decision: I doubt there is any direct benefit to Unisys aside
    from goodwill, and maybe the prospect of a potential sale somewhere down the line. But that has surely always been the case with this product, so it would be good to understand the reasoning behind the move.

    RIP MCP-XE

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  • From Einar Flaathe@21:1/5 to All on Thu Dec 30 13:01:57 2021
    torsdag 23 december 2021 kl. 18:09:33 UTC+1 skrev barry....@gmail.com:
    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?

    My understanding is that the MCP Express program is being discontinued, and that no further releases or updates are planned. The only
    alternative appears to be purchasing a license for Developer Studio Personal Edition.

    Paul
    I've not seen any formal announcement, but I believe what Paul says to be true. The 5-month extension was purely that - allowing some time to migrate to a paid solution.

    It is a very disappointing move. The ability for students - or aged ethusiasts like myself - to have their own free "MCP playground" was a wonderful thing. But I suppose it is a financial decision: I doubt there is any direct benefit to Unisys aside
    from goodwill, and maybe the prospect of a potential sale somewhere down the line. But that has surely always been the case with this product, so it would be good to understand the reasoning behind the move.

    RIP MCP-XE

    I have contacted Unisys about acquiring Developer Studio Personal Edition, and the following was their response:

    The personal edition is aimed at contractors and independent developers for our platform.
    The cost is about 20k euro for a 5 years license to support their business.
    It is not really intended for personal use and we need a company to register the product to.
    Please let me know if you want to use it for business use.

    THEY NEED A COMPANY TO REGISTER THE PRODUCT TO!!!

    Einar

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  • From Tim Lank@21:1/5 to All on Mon Jun 27 11:02:38 2022
    On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 4:01:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
    torsdag 23 december 2021 kl. 18:09:33 UTC+1 skrev :
    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?

    My understanding is that the MCP Express program is being discontinued, and that no further releases or updates are planned. The only alternative appears to be purchasing a license for Developer Studio Personal Edition.

    Paul
    I've not seen any formal announcement, but I believe what Paul says to be true. The 5-month extension was purely that - allowing some time to migrate to a paid solution.

    It is a very disappointing move. The ability for students - or aged ethusiasts like myself - to have their own free "MCP playground" was a wonderful thing. But I suppose it is a financial decision: I doubt there is any direct benefit to Unisys aside
    from goodwill, and maybe the prospect of a potential sale somewhere down the line. But that has surely always been the case with this product, so it would be good to understand the reasoning behind the move.

    RIP MCP-XE
    I have contacted Unisys about acquiring Developer Studio Personal Edition, and
    the following was their response:

    The personal edition is aimed at contractors and independent developers for our platform.
    The cost is about 20k euro for a 5 years license to support their business. It is not really intended for personal use and we need a company to register the product to.
    Please let me know if you want to use it for business use.

    THEY NEED A COMPANY TO REGISTER THE PRODUCT TO!!!

    Einar

    I too contacted Unisys through a reseller and was quoted the following here in the U.S. for ClearPath MCP Developer Studio Personal Edition - System Type: DE1002

    Software: ~$6000
    Support for 5 years: ~$2500
    Licensing for 5 years: ~$2500
    Total: ~$11,000

    Unisys will only sell to companies - and no credit cards or personal checks

    -Tim

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  • From ramseyhere@21:1/5 to Tim Lank on Sat Jul 9 18:56:56 2022
    On Monday, June 27, 2022 at 2:02:40 PM UTC-4, Tim Lank wrote:
    On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 4:01:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
    torsdag 23 december 2021 kl. 18:09:33 UTC+1 skrev :
    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by
    the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?

    My understanding is that the MCP Express program is being discontinued,
    and that no further releases or updates are planned. The only alternative appears to be purchasing a license for Developer Studio Personal Edition.

    Paul
    I've not seen any formal announcement, but I believe what Paul says to be true. The 5-month extension was purely that - allowing some time to migrate to a paid solution.

    It is a very disappointing move. The ability for students - or aged ethusiasts like myself - to have their own free "MCP playground" was a wonderful thing. But I suppose it is a financial decision: I doubt there is any direct benefit to Unisys
    aside from goodwill, and maybe the prospect of a potential sale somewhere down the line. But that has surely always been the case with this product, so it would be good to understand the reasoning behind the move.

    RIP MCP-XE
    I have contacted Unisys about acquiring Developer Studio Personal Edition, and
    the following was their response:

    The personal edition is aimed at contractors and independent developers for our platform.
    The cost is about 20k euro for a 5 years license to support their business.
    It is not really intended for personal use and we need a company to register the product to.
    Please let me know if you want to use it for business use.

    THEY NEED A COMPANY TO REGISTER THE PRODUCT TO!!!

    Einar
    I too contacted Unisys through a reseller and was quoted the following here in the U.S. for ClearPath MCP Developer Studio Personal Edition - System Type: DE1002

    Software: ~$6000
    Support for 5 years: ~$2500
    Licensing for 5 years: ~$2500
    Total: ~$11,000

    Unisys will only sell to companies - and no credit cards or personal checks

    -Tim
    So, would those interested in purchasing a MCP DevStudio License be willing to be paired up with a VAR/Reseller in order to get a license. Part of the issue is the overhead of creating accounts for individuals to buy something from the company.

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  • From ramseyhere@21:1/5 to ramseyhere on Fri Jul 29 21:01:50 2022
    On Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 9:56:57 PM UTC-4, ramseyhere wrote:
    On Monday, June 27, 2022 at 2:02:40 PM UTC-4, Tim Lank wrote:
    On Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 4:01:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
    torsdag 23 december 2021 kl. 18:09:33 UTC+1 skrev :
    If I'm not mistaken, the current version of MCPExpress will expire by
    the end of the year.
    Any news regarding the next, hopefully updated version ?

    My understanding is that the MCP Express program is being discontinued,
    and that no further releases or updates are planned. The only alternative appears to be purchasing a license for Developer Studio Personal Edition.

    Paul
    I've not seen any formal announcement, but I believe what Paul says to be true. The 5-month extension was purely that - allowing some time to migrate to a paid solution.

    It is a very disappointing move. The ability for students - or aged ethusiasts like myself - to have their own free "MCP playground" was a wonderful thing. But I suppose it is a financial decision: I doubt there is any direct benefit to Unisys
    aside from goodwill, and maybe the prospect of a potential sale somewhere down the line. But that has surely always been the case with this product, so it would be good to understand the reasoning behind the move.

    RIP MCP-XE
    I have contacted Unisys about acquiring Developer Studio Personal Edition, and
    the following was their response:

    The personal edition is aimed at contractors and independent developers for our platform.
    The cost is about 20k euro for a 5 years license to support their business.
    It is not really intended for personal use and we need a company to register the product to.
    Please let me know if you want to use it for business use.

    THEY NEED A COMPANY TO REGISTER THE PRODUCT TO!!!

    Einar
    I too contacted Unisys through a reseller and was quoted the following here in the U.S. for ClearPath MCP Developer Studio Personal Edition - System Type: DE1002

    Software: ~$6000
    Support for 5 years: ~$2500
    Licensing for 5 years: ~$2500
    Total: ~$11,000

    Unisys will only sell to companies - and no credit cards or personal checks

    -Tim
    So, would those interested in purchasing a MCP DevStudio License be willing to be paired up with a VAR/Reseller in order to get a license. Part of the issue is the overhead of creating accounts for individuals to buy something from the company.
    I posted the question about who would be interested in being paired with a Unisys VAR in order to purchase a full copy of MCP Developer Studio. This would be a fully licensed and supported product, much more robust than the MCP Express product
    previously available. Please feel free to reach out.
    ler

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