Getting into VAXing

From: healyzh_at_aracnet.com <(healyzh_at_aracnet.com)>
Date: Thu Jun 29 15:14:20 2000

> What's so bad with MFM disks? My MVII is running 4x RD54, and it works
> just fine!

It's been my experience that most of the machines of that era that turn up
have RD53's, not RD54's. Yes, I know there are a couple people on this list
that will probably say that RD53's aren't that bad, but I've got to
disagree, especially for a started machine. Plus if the machine has SCSI,
it's easier to get a CD-ROM hooked up so the person starting can use the
Hobbyist CD.

Just for the record. Yes, I hate MFM drives, the the only DEC system I
still use them on is a Pro380. My PDP-11/73 is most definitely SCSI! When
I've got the space to set up a couple more MVII class systems they'll either
be running with SCSI or ESDI. The MV3 is running with RA72's and RA73's.

                                Zane
Received on Thu Jun 29 2000 - 15:14:20 BST