On Thu, 24 Jul 1997, Tim Shoppa wrote:
> > > 2nd: a number of DECStation 2100 and 3100 series units. (along with
> > > various peripherals and expantion boxes.
> > >
> > > What are they, and what do they run? (and docs?)
> >
> > I have one, it runs VMS 5.3 (VAXServer 3100)
>
Misread that. Now turning red.
> If it runs VMS, you do *not* have a DECstation. A VS3100 is what you
> have, Daniel. A DECstation is not a VAX and does not run VMS. (Though
> it will run Ultrix and - I just discovered - NetBSD. See
> http://www.netbsd.org/).
>
> > I am talking to the VAX guy at ATS (CAterpillar branch) about it. They
> > have an 11/780 out there, in full working order and DOING SOMETHING
> > USEFUL!!
>
> Umm... yeah? So? Lots of us use old VAX's for real work,
> everyday.
>
Real work or hacking? :) Theirs is for supporting other people who
have old VAXen. They even still use paper tape!
Received on Thu Jul 24 1997 - 10:04:35 BST