Hi,
I think this PDP-8/X reimplementation using FPGA technology is
a really good piece of work AND it sets an example for something
that could be very useful in the classic computer hobby. Re-
implementations of PDPs, VAXen or other computers are one thing,
also new IO modules for old computers are another interesting
use are conceivable. Let's say one would build an OMNIBUS IDE
disk adapter, or a VAXBI refrigerator adapter so one could use
one's VAX 6000 for home automation :-). The disk adapters are
particularly interesting, since a time will come -- and it is
pretty much there yet -- at which it is about impossible to keep
old MASSBUS disks running, so having a MASSBUS to IDE card
might just come to the rescue.
Great work (seriously!)
-Gunther
Bill Bradford wrote:
>
> http://surfin.spies.com/~dgc/pdp8x/
>
> I just wish someone had a project like this that could be
> produced in quantity.
>
> Bill
>
> --
> Bill Bradford
> mrbill_at_mrbill.net
> Austin, TX
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Medical Information Scientist Regenstrief Institute for Health Care
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Received on Mon Aug 06 2001 - 23:32:16 BST