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

From: Richard Tomkins (tomkinsr_at_istop.com)
Date: 01/12/04

  • Next message: Benjamin Gawert: "Re: DEC Multia OS....any suggestions?" 
    Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:05:26 -0500

    The heat death sited is a specific chip on the board. The one that I
    replaced was noticeably burned, unfortunately, it's on the solder side and
    so you have to remove the board to see it.

    I added a cpu cooler fan, and cut a vent hole above it in the case. I found
    a replacement fan that made more noise but had substantially increased
    airflow above that of the stock fan in the unit and replaced that one as
    well. The system was still alive a year later when I sold it to a collector
    of computers.

    I sanction the vertical deployment and if the stand is missing, make one
    that has some clearance on the bottom, you'll be happy you did.

    rtt

    "Tom Crabtree" <tccrab@sunset.net> wrote in message
    news:btt0qe01jvv@enews3.newsguy.com...
    > > 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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