> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org
> [mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Ron Hudson
> Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 8:47 PM
> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
> Subject: Re: rewriting legacy OS for new iron
>
>
>
> On Sep 14, 2004, at 11:47 AM, Zane H. Healy wrote:
>
> >> I wish I had some DEC hardware, what's the physically smallest PDP11
> >> one
> >> could find? I am running RSTS/E on simh.
> >
> > Personally I'd recommend a BA23 Chassis if space is a concern, a BA123
> > would
> > be better, but they take up about twice the space. Then add a CPU
> > board
> > (/23+, /53, /73, /83, or /93 preferably with a bootstrap and console
> > port
> > onboard), get the right memory, get a disk and tape controller, disks,
> > tape
> > drive, a real terminal (I personally like VT420's), and plug it all
> > together.
> >
> > If you can afford it I would recommend getting a SCSI disk/tape
> > controller
> > rather than an RQDX3, if you do go with the RQDX3, stay away from the
> > RD53
> > disks. For a good reason to spend the money on a SCSI controller,
> > take a
> > look at what RD54's sell for these days!
> >
> > Having said that, I find myself leaning towards SIMH or E11 running on
> > a
> > Mini-ITX system. There is something about a PDP-11 that is virtually
> > silent
> > and only uses about 40W that appeals to me.
> >
> > Zane
> >
> >
> I have a terminal.. it's an HP but it's a terminal. I suppose writing
> RSTS from the ground
> up is not as nice as just using an emulator (simh or E11).
>
> (Sellam - look away)
> I really can't afford the space, heat or electricity of a real PDP 11.
> but I can run and emulator in my iBook.
> (Ok Sellam, done)
>
>
> If anyone has an RSTS/E system hanging on the Internet (simh or not) I
> would be interested in
> a an account.. Trade-ya for games written in BASIC.
>
>
I have a RSTS/E system on the internet running under simh. It's late
1970s vintage, RSTS/E V7. Do you have a preference of an account
number that you would like me to set up for you? (no, don't ask for a
privileged account yet!) Mine is a recreation of the Wofford College
system of 1977-79. For more info, go to
http://www.woffordwitch.com.
I also have this system SYSGENed on RL02 packs and running on a real
PDP-11/34.
What do you have to trade? I have quite a number of games on there,
including the Basic Plus version of ADVENTure.
Ashley
Received on Tue Sep 14 2004 - 22:13:43 BST