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

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.

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.
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