Re: DEC Multia OS....any suggestions?

From: Tom Crabtree (tccrab_at_sunset.net)
Date: 01/12/04

  • Next message: Richard Tomkins: "Re: DEC Multia OS....any suggestions?" 
    Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 18:33:52 -0800

    > Does anyone know if OpenVMS would work on
    > this workstation? Also, is OpenVMS freely available like Linux is?
    OpenVMS _DOES_ work on these systems, it takes a little fussing around
    but it works fine.
    Google for Multia and OpenVMS, there used to be a few sites that gave
    specific information on the install. I've done it, but it's been years
    ago.
    You can get Hobbyist licenses from Montgar.com for free, and I'm sure
    someone will loan you a OpenVMS disk and the freeware disks.

    Be forewarned, those Multias run very hot, they make nice hand warmers
    during winter months. If your system has the original fan in it it
    might be a good time to update it. If you were lucky enough to get the
    vertical stand, be sure to use it. Airflow is critical on these little
    boxes. Do not lay it flat or stack anything on it, they are prone to
    'heat death' in this configuration.

    Good luck!

    TomC

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