Multiple console sessions with DEC hardware (was Re: Qbus artifact score!)

From: Ethan Dicks <erd_6502_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Wed Apr 2 19:16:00 2003

--- Stuart Johnson <ssj152_at_charter.net> wrote:
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ethan Dicks" <erd_6502_at_yahoo.com>
> To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 2:31 PM
> Subject: Qbus artifact score!
>
>
> <SNIP>
> >If only there was a> DEC terminal with triple-session capability.
> >Should be a bunch of fun getting this guy running!
> >
> > -ethan
> >
>
> Ethan,
>
> Try a VT525, it has FOUR sessions using cabling (does not require ssu or
> multisessions).

Cool. I'll keep my eyes out for one (but my newest DEC terminals are
VT220s and VT240s - I had some VT320s once, but I sold them before I
got home from the rescue).

> Another way to do this is
> with one VT-something terminal hooked to a DECserver 200 or 300 and use
> reverse-LAT;

I have a DECserver 200, but have never even applied power to it. It
came with a small crate of VAXstation 2000s (aquired after a friend
died). I don't currently have anything set up to serve MOP, so I
think I'd like to keep searching for a DECserver 300 that, hopefully,
will load via BOOTP/TFTP.

In any case, will a DECserver retain the contents of each session that
I could refresh when switching from port to port?

> You can also connect a VT525 to a KVM switch and use one keyboard and
> mouse to control PC's, Alpha's, etc.

Right. I have a mechanical KVM switch and a 2-port electronic KVM
switch ($15 at the Hamvention).

Thanks for the suggestions,

-ethan
Received on Wed Apr 02 2003 - 19:16:00 BST