Vax! (and epilogue on teledisk)

From: Computer Room Internet Cafe <netcafe_at_pirie.mtx.net.au>
Date: Wed Feb 24 02:32:28 1999

-----Original Message-----
From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh_at_aracnet.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Wednesday, 24 February 1999 17:23
Subject: Re: Vax! (and epilogue on teledisk)


>CMUIP doesn't have working NFS,

No it doesn't, technically, I believe there are unofficial patches that
partially fix it, though I'm not sure how well.

>and it's been my experience that the FTP included with it is less than
stellar.

Last version is somewhat better, however the Madgoat FTP offering is
infinitely superior. (And still freeware)

>Personally I'd like to see OpenVMS (VAX/Alpha), NAS-150, Motif, and the
>languages at a minimum made available for hobbiests. Let's face it, they
>need as many people as possible running the stuff.

Seconded. Lack of (amongst other things) a C compiler (Gcc is not fabulous
under VMS imho) is a major headache, and the Decpaq pricing structure is not
likely to encourage private ownership. Access to UCX for hobbyist users
would also be a good thing, but I think the Motif problem is not going to be
that easy, as it involves crosslicensing from elsewhere, which means it
would cost Decpaq money to give away hobbyist licenses. That this would
undoubtably be a PR victory for them may not be sufficient incentive.

That's my understanding of the situation anyway.

Cheers
Geoff Roberts
Computer Room Internet Cafe
Port Pirie
South Australia.
netcafe_at_pirie.mtx.net.au
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