Question about VAXen?

From: Bill Vinson <tech99_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Sun Nov 15 23:31:00 1998

I found a VAX 3100 Model 40 for $40...

It comes with 16MB memory and 2 100 MB Hard drives (the owner isn't sure
about this)
No monitor or mouse...

I think I could figure alot out, since I am used to Unix from my use of
Linux and I program a mainframe by profession...I know VMS is different,
but I plan to get a hobbyist license.

Ok...my question is...is this a good deal? What about the
monitor,...all I have is SVGA monitors...can I just hook up a terminal
or a serial cable to the PC and run via a terminal?
Can the OS be installed this way? Is there an adapter so I can use a
VGA monitor?

What about CD player...got a Sanyo SCSI, and alot of IDE...can I install
via this?

Sorry for all the questions, but I was hoping someone would be familiar
with VAXen...

Thanks,
Bill
Received on Sun Nov 15 1998 - 23:31:00 GMT