This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Bill, Good luck. There is precious little commercial software available for the Pro these days, since it was officially "retired" 2, maybe 3 years ago. You should resurrect your DECUS membership. All (or the vast majority) of Digital's software for the Pro was contributed to the DECUS library in the…
#New Member – Help w/pro
Message #57065
About six years ago I was a system operator on a PDP-11/24. It was a constant struggle keeping it up and running with sixteen terminals and a tempramental Mostek memory board (remember when 124K seemed like alot). I had the distinct displeasure of watching that machine die. It's terminals were…
Ron R. again
Message #57060
Manuel, Thanks for the reply. could you let me know what you are asking for the equipment you mentioned? I already picked up a monitor (mono) and a keyboard, but I do need the video cable. I've been getting some badly needed info from Bill Mayhew. He's really been a…
Ron again!
Message #57059
BILL, Thanks again. Got your message this morning. I tried to fire up this morning after I checked to see that everything ewas in it's proper place. When I turned it on the fan on the power supply was whirring away but no LED's lit up, no screen (I'm using…
600,000 PDP-11 sold, huh? Well, that is certainly a rexpectable number of computers, but obviously not at the level of `PC' style gadgets. I had privately told myself there were probably less than half-million. Hmmm, recalling the old Volvo ads, I wonder how many of'em are still running? Thanks, Jerry.
Hi Terry, How are you today. If you would like LSI-11 M7264 modules with the EIS option, fully tested, these are available for $100 per unit. Let me know how many you want and we can work something out. Regards, Manuel Duarte
Yes, there is a way to add battery backup to memory for the LSI-11. The pins are there on the backplane connection. You'd have to look in one of the old DEC Microcomputer Handbooks for the specifics about which pins and how to use 'em, though. -Bill
#LSI11
Message #57050
Does anyone out there have any LSI11– M7264 CPU boards they'd like to sell. I need ones with fully populated RAM and the Extended Instruction Set Chip. Also does anyone have the EIS Chips by themselves. Heres a question is there any way to add a battery backup to memory…
Closing out this question, DEC announced as part of the 11/9x introduction that "over 600,000" PDP-11s have been sold. -Bill
11/93,11/94 announced
Message #57048
Well, here's DEC's PDP-11 "surprise": Digital has announced the 11/93 and 11/94, Q-bus and UNIBUS (respectively) high-end systems in the PDP-11 family. They are said to perform 40% faster than the 11/83 and 11/84 which they replace. Pricing appears to be identical to corresponding 11/8x systems: a System Building Block…
PDP11/44 for sale
Message #57047
PDP 11/44 ——–Kevin…. Is this a complete system, or only parts? What is the configuration/board complement, etc.? Where are you located (shipping costs?) and…would you consider 'parting' it out? Thanks…Glen
Bill, O I C — I uploaded a message asking how to construct an EDTINI key def, but now that I see it, the UL didn't work too good (argh). 'Sokay — just that I seem to recall your saying that "any key def typed on the command line (line…
HI THERE, ACTUALLY THERE IS A LARGE VARIETY OF GAMES THAT YOU CAN PLAY ON A PDP-11. INCLUDING ADVENTURE GAMES. PERSONALLY, I DO NOT HAVE ANY ON MY SYSTEM OTHER THAN THE CHESS GAME ON MY PRO350. IF YOU REALLY WANT GAMES, YOU CAN ORDER THESE FROM YOUR LOCAL DECUS,…
#Terak Users?
Message #57035
I'm looking for other users of the Terak 8510 computer, an old 1980s era LSI-11 based system that ran UCSD Pascal, RT-11 and other software. I just bought an old one, but without a monitor, so in particular I'm looking for the pin-out of the monitor cable so I can…
Terak Users?
Message #57034
I'm looking for other users of the Terak 8510 computer, an old LSI-11 based system. I picked one up at an auction for next to nothing. I've got software with it, but it came without a monitor. So I'm looking for the pinout of the monitor connection, if nothing else……
PC350 HELP
Message #57033
FROM: RON REEVES, 76234,3523 TO: ALL I WAS ADVISED BY THE SYSOP OF THE DECPC FORUM THAT I MIGHT BE ABLE TO FIND SOME ONE TO HELP ME HERE. I WAS GIVEN A DEC PRO – 350 PC, LESS MONITOR AND KEYB KEYBOARD. IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE THAT MIGHT…
PDP11 GAMES
Message #57030
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY GAMES THAT YOU CAN PLAY ON A PDP11 ? I HAVE ONE WITH AN EIGHT INCH FLOPPY,1600 bpi TSO5 TAPE DRIVE,RC25 DISK & AN RA81 HARD DRIVE. THE PDP11 IS THE "BRAIN" OF A SEIMANS DRH COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AUNIT. I WOULD LIKE TO GET GAMES…
PDP11 GAMES
Message #57029
I USE A PDP11, RA81, & RC25 COUPLED TO AA SEIMANS DRC CT. SCANNER I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY GAMES I CAN LOAD IN ON FLOPPY ? TO BOOT TO AND PLAY WHEN WE ARE NOT BUSY . I'M FOND OF PLAYING ADVENTURE GAMES . IF…
Sadly, Bill, 'tis true. While I am pleased that computing has moved out of the back rooms of institutions, frequently to the kitchen table, I sure wish DEC had been able to participate more fully in this `brave new world'. And then they sneak off and get married to Radio…
DECnet Programming
Message #57027
[con't from previous message] TSSnet provides both message- and stream-oriented data transfer. With messages, programs send and receive complete packets of data. All other transmission ^O de Deleted
#DECnet Programming
Message #57026
Syndesis TSSnet Includes Network Programming Interface MAY 1, 1990 – Syndesis Corporation's new networking product, TSSnet, includes a programming interface for developing networking applications. With this, Amigas become a powerful part of networks using the DECnet protoc^O de Deleting this message will disrupt the discussion thread. Are you sure you…
DECnet Companions
Message #57025
[con't from previous message] Syndesis is also shipping GfxBase's X Window System for the Amiga. Pairing TSSnet with this industry standard graphic interface means Amig^O de Deleted
#DECnet Companions
Message #57024
Syndesis Ships Companion Ethernet and X Window Products with TSSnet MAY 1, 1990 – Syndesis Corporation is now shipping three companion products for TSSnet, its implementation of DECnet for the Commodore Amiga personal computer. Through special agreements with Commodore, ASDG and GfxBase, customers can purchase networking hardware and software from…
Amiga DECnet
Message #57023
[con't from previous message] TSSnet's Network Virtual Terminal feature allows multiple logins and terminal sessions using the reliable DECnet link and any Amiga terminal program. ^O de Deleted
#Amiga DECnet
Message #57022
TSSnet Brings DECnet networking to the Commodore Amiga MAY 1, 1990 – Syndesis Corporation announces the release of TSSnet for the Commodore Amiga line of personal computers. TSSnet brings DECnet networking to the Amiga, improving its position in corpor^O de Deleting this message will disrupt the discussion thread. Are you…
#SYSTEM UPGRADE, HELP
Message #57021
HI TEAM: HERE AT OUR COMPANY, WE ARE THINKING ABOUT UPGRADING OUR SYSTEM. WE ARE LOOKING AT ADDING A DISK. WE OPERATE A 11/84 WITH TWO FUJITSU EAGLE 2351A DRIVES AND ARE THINKING ABOUT AN ADDITION. HERE'S A QUESTION: I'M CONCERNED ABOUT DOWN TIME AND PROBLEMS. SHOULD I CONSIDER ADDING…
Thanks for the reply Steve…. sometimes its hard to part with an old friend ….. but you are right !! Bill
There are v10 seminars listed in the DECUS Symposia guide for NO. Bob
No, not THE Steve Jackson! Any relation to Michael? Bob
I don't think Martin's numbers are correct any more on PDP-11s vs. PCs. DEC doesn't provide numbers, but the latest estimates I saw (a year or so ago) put PDP-11s in the hundreds of thousands (500K I believe) while PCs are clearly in the millions now. I think IBM alone…
Martin, A few nits to be picked: UNIX was originally developed on a PDP-7, not a PDP-11, though the first copies that left Bell Labs were indeed -11 versions. I know, because I indeed got THE first copy out of the Labs, complete with Ken Thompson's personal desk copy of…
Paul, Your message is a little garbled. I remember putting some kind of EDT key def'n together for you at one point but I don't remember what it was. Unfortunately I'm farther away from using EDT now (I use it maybe once or twice a month, since I use EVE…
Your opinion wanted!
Message #57013
Most Hayes modems use commands to control the behavior of RS-232 circuits. Among these are the &C command, which controls the behavior of the "Carrier Detect" circuit, and &D, which controls the behavior of the "Data Terminal Ready" circuit. &C0 (the current default) causes the Carrier Detect circuit to be…
#PDP-11 Programming
Message #57012
Sorry I missed you at the Trenton Computer Fair. I picked up a couple of PDP-11 and RSTS/E books and a couple of hundred dollars worth of PC software that I'll have a tough time justifying to my boss, but I could not find anyone who's willing to program for…
I'm afraid the 16 bit hardware limits it use. The hardware maintenance and operating costs would pay for a 386 or 3100 server. Steve
Are you THE Steve Jackson? Also that big suprise was announced at DECUS-Muchen last month so it probably not that much of a suprise anymore. Rick
#Help
Message #57009
We have a PDP-11/44 we are thinking of retiring. Might it be possible to use it instead as a file-server or as a controller for a LAN with all our PC's in the office ?? Its been a very reliable system and I hate to see it go. Can someone…
For only `two cents', you have done a remarkable job of expressing my own opinions regarding unix and other similar derivitives. I sat up with more interest, however, when you suggested the relative numbers of PC's and PDP11's that are `out there'. Can you cite any sources for the number…
#57000-
Help for RA81 Emulator?
Message #57007
I can't comment about your particular SI emulation, but from my experience of a Eagle, on a SI 9900 controller, you definately have to patch RSTS/E. The particular emulation I have done is for a RM/RB devices. I would call SI for help. You should be getting over 425 Mb,…
Look for some important announcements at New Orleans. I think all PDP-11 users will be smiling. Steve
[continued] were rarely exposed to any other OS. Consequently, as these students graduated and entered decision-making positions in the workforce, the demand for "C" and Unix became a deafening roar that is now totally self-perpetuating; those two old hackers have successfully conquered the world! I'll stop ranting now, and simply…
#RSX –> Unix
Message #57004
Hi, Gary; just though I'd put my two-cents in… I hope I'm not too late! I can't caution you NEARLY enough that IMHO you are planning to exchange one set of headaches with another EVEN BIGGER set of headaches!! DANGER! DANGER!! Well, (now that I have your attention), I would…
#56999-
#Rumor of PDP-11 end
Message #57003
Bill, Thanks for the info. Maybe there'll be some official pronouncement at DECUS. (Is Roseanne Giordano giving a talk ?? ). – Patrick
#EDTINI Key Defs again?
Message #57002
Bill -You'd given me one (char, sel, word, chgcs) which, sadly, I misplaced. (At the time, we were on RSTS 8.0-06 and it didn't work anyway.) Well, we're now up on 9.7-08 and, lo & behold, we got EDT 3.1 and VT220 support and other nifty stuff (hallelujah). So –…
#56999-
Rumor of PDP-11 end
Message #57001
My Sysop (Lee) tells me that his "reliable source" informs us that RSTS/E version 10.0 is in beta-test now… due to be released June or July. Guess we'll have to wait and see. (Could this be the 'big surprise'? Would be to us…) Read action !t
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