Re: Alphaserver 1200

Ulrich.Teichert@xxxxxx wrote:
In <13nr0rjmv2oiqc7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> widmerpool <kenneth.widmerpool@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

Alphaserver 1200 for sale in Oztralia.
No OS installed :-( Wot could I do with it if I buy it ?
Linux ? :-)

You have a couple of options, starting with the free OS choices:
OpenBSD, Linux (various distros), NetBSD.

The non-free OSes which you still may be able to get or not:
VMS, WindowsNT, True64.

Embryonic support was available for Plan9, don't know if that's still the
case, I'm currently unable to connect to their website...

I'm sure that this list is not complete,
HTH,
Uli
VMS is free with a hobbyist license - non-commercial usage and you must join DECUS/Encompass (free)

Cheers
.

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