Hobbyist VMS (was: Got a DEC 2000 Alpha server, need help)

From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh_at_aracnet.com>
Date: Tue Feb 17 21:22:55 2004

> version if I do get it though. Has anyone tried installing OpenVMS by
> copying parts of it, from a CD on another (non DEC) machine via a
> network connection, to an unused disk on the VAX?

I've not done that, but I have copied a 7.2 VAX CD via DECnet from an Alpha
to a slightly functional MicroVAX III's RA72, then booted off the RA72 and
installed 7.2 on another RA72.

If the VAX is SCSI, you *might* be able to just 'dd' the CD to a HD on a
Unix box.

                        Zane
Received on Tue Feb 17 2004 - 21:22:55 GMT