History

When the Alpha group was acquired by Intel in 2001, Compaq agreed to release Vesta as free software (LGPL)
The first download-able kit became available in early 2002
Intel is now using Vesta in Massachusetts, California, and Bangalore, India on multiple different microprocessor projects

When the Alpha group was acquired by Intel in 2001, Compaq agreed to release Vesta as free software (LGPL)