Subject: Re: VAX 4000 7xx boxes run NetBSD?
To: NetBSD Bob <nbsdbob@weedcon1.cropsci.ncsu.edu>
From: Matt Thomas <matt@3am-software.com>
List: port-vax
Date: 12/28/2000 11:24:03
At 02:16 PM 12/28/2000 -0500, NetBSD Bob wrote:
>When it rains VAXen, it pours VAXen.... (:+}}... A local buddy says
>he may have several 4000 7xx boxes for me that would otherwise be
>going to the crusher.  IFF I am lucky enough to intercede before
>said crusher exerts its pressures, can a 4000 7xx class machine be
>coerced into running some sort of NetBSD?  I don't see it on the
>official list, but that does not mean it might not be somewhat
>ready for possible use or development play.  Anyone have any
>thoughts on a VAX 4000 7xx  (BA440 case I think) type machine?

Hmmm.  I wouldn't mind taking one.  They are NVAX Q-Bus/DSSI (SHAC)
based machines.  Shipping would be expensive but worth it.

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