I personally have no problem doing "modern" things on VAXen.
Peace... Sridhar
On Mon, 4 Jun 2001, Patrick Ford wrote:
> Gidday ajp166
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> On 04-Jun-01, you wrote:
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> >> And what're all you ClassicCmpers doing reading e-mail on Windows PCs
> > and
> >> Macs anyhow? How embarassing. :-)
> >>
> >> -brian.
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> > Simple, other than PCs the only netable machines I have are, Vaxen,
> > PDP-11s. Of those the PDP-11s really dont have a OS that supports IP networking
> > and the vaxen are all serial consoles (no graphics). Doable on vaxen but not
> > practical.
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> > I might do it on a CP/M crate but then I need a PC to run PPOE to serial
> > gateway.
> > Its a matter of expediency and general need for modern compatability even
> > if I hate PCs in general.
>
> You need an Amiga as a one stop solution. It's definitely classic, but
> fully capable to 21st century standards. And the OS normally
> impresses mini and mainframe freaks with it's economy, elegance and power.
>
> Regards
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