The Open Group has available tools to help software development teams write code that achieves maximum portability. The new and upgraded test suites for the Single UNIX Specification, Version 2. Yes, The Open Group has a set of freely available test suites and test tools that are available in source code. These are available form the downloads section of this web site. Some of these are being used to support various Open Source testing activities.
Upgrades are available via ftp for customers with support contracts.
No, there is a six month overlap period in which Brand applications based on either the new release or the previous current release will be accepted. This is the case whether the test suite is provided direct from The Open Group or through a third party distributor. Support for The Open Group suites, such as error reporting and information about waivers can be obtained direct from The Open Group or if you obtained the test suite from a distributor from them. The Open Group brand programme operates by applicants entering into Trade Mark License Agreements with The Open Group Company Limited and registering products under the Open Brand Program. A Licensee warrants that those of his or her products which are registered with The Open Group for the Open Brand comply with the specifications.