Hi all
I start here another topic concerning my research about a new Operating
System for my freshly restored DCC-116 E.
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I originally intended to install RDOS on my machine but it seems very
difficult to find the files needed to make a system installation tape.
I do not know well the subject yet, I don't found clear information
about the compatibility of my clone with the original RDOS from Data
General.
Thus, before trying the impossible, I would like to know if another OS
are available for my machine ?
I would like to be able to do basic things like :
- Be able to manage my devices, copy files from tape to disk or vice versa.
- Be able to list directories, create subdirectories.
- Write and read text files that I could send on my drum printer.
- Have some communication software, tty, rs-232 (for the day I find a
comm board).
- Some diagnostic tools to check core memory, disk, tapes.
- Being able to write in a simple programming language such as BASIC
would be great.
- Be able to use simultaneously more than one Entrex terminal.
- Maybe a database software ... ?
Of course I am also interested in anything that goes beyond that. I also
have more bizarre projects with this machine like generating algorithms
to trace small animations on an analog oscilloscope and ... well,
another chapter ;-)
To recap, here the specifications of my system:
Computer : D-116, clone of a DG Nova 1230 with 17 slots, also known as
"Entrex 480" and "Nixdorf 620"
Core memory : 64 kW
Terminal : ENTREX DATA/SCOPE
Disk Cartridge : Diablo Model 40
Mag-tape : Pertec 8840A (800 bpi)
Line drum printer : Data Products model 2230
As the machine was distributed by Nixdorf, the identification of the
tape and disk controllers is a bit difficult, but I can take detailed
pictures.
Thanks a lot for your help !
Dominique
