Subject: Re: VAX 4000 7xx boxes run NetBSD?
To: Matt Thomas <matt@3am-software.com>
From: Chris Craft <ccraft@cmn.net>
List: port-vax
Date: 12/28/2000 12:20:48
Matt Thomas wrote:
> 
> 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.

Me, too... I don't have anything higher than a VS3100/76 in my
collection so far, and I do have VMS to run on it until NBSD is ready.

Sincerely,
Chris.

> 
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