----- Original Message -----
From: "Ethan Dicks" <erd_6502_at_yahoo.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 7:13 PM
Subject: Multiple console sessions with DEC hardware (was Re: Qbus artifact
score!)
> --- 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
Ethan,
Check eBay, there currently is an auction for a vt525, see:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3409761014&category=1247
currently at $31, 3 days 22 hrs to go.
I've seen several go by recently for $150, but I paid $57 (plus shipping)
for mine back in December of last year
Good hunting!
Stuart Johnson.
Received on Wed Apr 02 2003 - 21:32:00 BST