Question about VAXen?

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Mon Nov 16 06:50:18 1998

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

Not bad.

< 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.

VMS at the command level is like dos, more sophisticated though.

< 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?

Yes, many do.

< Can the OS be installed this way? Is there an adapter so I can use a
< VGA monitor?

VGA is unlikely. Also if a console crt is used you need a LK201 or 401
(DEC) keyboard and ther eis a cable to go with it.

Yes, VMS installs via terminal.

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

IDE is useless but the SANYO SCSI may work. Try it and see.

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

There are a few of us. ;) I happen to have 3 VS3100/m10E, 3100/M76,
two MivroVAXIIs and three VS2000s... I like vaxen and VMS.

Allison
Received on Mon Nov 16 1998 - 06:50:18 GMT