.DSK files.

From: David C. Jenner <djenner_at_halcyon.com>
Date: Mon Mar 22 21:18:07 1999

That's why I said "If you're running RT-11, Version 5.0 or later".
If you're NOT, well, that's another story.

There was a DECUS-contributed handler, the SD.SYS handler, back
in Version 3 and 4 that did (does?) the "same thing" as LD in Version 5.0.
Are the two compatible? If so, you could find the SD handler and use
it under RSTS? (Maybe it's on one of the tapes you can't read, yet/!!!)

I haven't found the docs for RT-11 Version 5.0 very useful for
using logical disks. There's all the references you need for commands,
but there are almost NO discussions of how to do common tasks.
I.e., there's no way to put it together to do what you want to do
except by trial and error. Or brilliant deduction, which I usually
don't have.

Dave

John Lawson wrote:
>
> On Mon, 22 Mar 1999, Megan wrote:
>
> >
> > >If you're running RT-11, Version 5.0 or later:
> >
> > The problem is that I don't think he is... I seem to remember
> > a prior post mentioning RSTS V9.?
>
> This latter is correct... I have used the RT11 RTS under RSTS V9.7
> on the 11/44 in question.
>
> >
> > I don't think there is any support for the RT-11 logical disk
> > under RSTS... the RT-11 RTS (run-time system) on RSTS is, I
> > think, based on V3B of RT-11 with extensions to the CSI for
> > RSTS UICs and protections...
> >
>
> RT11 docs I have complete.. I can look up the 'logical disk'
> stuff there.
>
> I think Task #3 (task 1 was getting the 9trk working, task 2 is
> putting it all in one [uuuwaaaghhh!] rack) will be to get an RL02 or
> two up an on the air... then try to get RT11 of some version
> running... then play.
>
> I think I've not just bitten off more than I can chew.. actually I
> think the Sandwich itself is bigger than I am.... ;}
>
> Thanks for the help y'all!
>
>
> Cheers
>
> John
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