Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[jsteve]

I’m sure I can get something going with networking, I am the crazy person that 
made QuakeWorld & Quake II for MS-DOS possible… .(yes with netplay!).

I wonder if UMS-DOS is still a thing, and if it can be mounted over ISO-9660 … 
it’d be an interesting way to combine both MS-DOS and a Linux CD, as you are 
right, Linux does have far better networking support.

I’m also glad that SLiRP made the cut for the newer SIMH.

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From: Ken Cornetet
Sent: Thursday, 11 May 2017 2:42 AM
To: Paul Koning; Bob Eager
Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com
Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

While you could probably get simh running using djgpp and MSDOS, you'd play 
hell trying to get networking. In theory, it would be possible to graft NDIS 
support into simh, but there probably aren't many modern NICs with real mode 
NDIS drivers.

I think you'd be better off building a simh "appliance" around a small linux 
distro. 

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From: Simh [mailto:simh-boun...@trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Paul Koning
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:19 PM
To: Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk>
Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com
Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide


> On May 10, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> I have a copy of the old Zortech C compiler, with a royalty free DOS 
> extender.

Another option would be DJGPP, which has the advantage of being GCC so SIMH 
should be comfortable with it.  I've used it in the past for Unix-origin 
programs with good success.

paul

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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Ray Jewhurst]

I was thinking, Web design really isn't my thing. So what I would like to
do is make a series of pdfs, let the group look them over and then whoever
would like them could either share them on their own site as a pdf or
incorporate them into a Web page.  All that I ask is that my name is
mentioned.

Ray

On May 10, 2017 3:04 PM, "khandy21yo" <khandy2...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Under Debian and Ubuntu, there is a package called live-build that can
> create a Bootable distribution that runs from DVD. You can include your own
> software in the build, but it takes a long time to build. It includes a lot
> of standard packages that you probably don't need.
>
> Runs entirely off the DVD, but can mount other drives if you desire.
>
> Data files can be changed while running, as it saves the diffs in memory.
> Any data changed that you don't save to external storage gets lost when you
> shut down. Would be one way to distribute turnkey emulators to play with.
>
>
>
> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>
>  Original message 
> From: Ken Cornetet <ken.corne...@kimballelectronics.com>
> Date: 5/10/17 12:41 PM (GMT-07:00)
> To: Paul Koning <paulkon...@comcast.net>, Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk>
> Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com
> Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide
>
> While you could probably get simh running using djgpp and MSDOS, you'd
> play hell trying to get networking. In theory, it would be possible to
> graft NDIS support into simh, but there probably aren't many modern NICs
> with real mode NDIS drivers.
>
> I think you'd be better off building a simh "appliance" around a small
> linux distro.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Simh [mailto:simh-boun...@trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Paul
> Koning
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:19 PM
> To: Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk>
> Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com
> Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide
>
>
> > On May 10, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> > I have a copy of the old Zortech C compiler, with a royalty free DOS
> > extender.
>
> Another option would be DJGPP, which has the advantage of being GCC so
> SIMH should be comfortable with it.  I've used it in the past for
> Unix-origin programs with good success.
>
> paul
>
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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[khandy21yo]

Under Debian and Ubuntu, there is a package called live-build that can create a 
Bootable distribution that runs from DVD. You can include your own software in 
the build, but it takes a long time to build. It includes a lot of standard 
packages that you probably don't need.
Runs entirely off the DVD, but can mount other drives if you desire.
Data files can be changed while running, as it saves the diffs in memory. Any 
data changed that you don't save to external storage gets lost when you shut 
down. Would be one way to distribute turnkey emulators to play with.


Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
 Original message From: Ken Cornetet 
<ken.corne...@kimballelectronics.com> Date: 5/10/17  12:41 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: 
Paul Koning <paulkon...@comcast.net>, Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk> Cc: 
simh@trailing-edge.com Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide 
While you could probably get simh running using djgpp and MSDOS, you'd play 
hell trying to get networking. In theory, it would be possible to graft NDIS 
support into simh, but there probably aren't many modern NICs with real mode 
NDIS drivers.

I think you'd be better off building a simh "appliance" around a small linux 
distro. 

-Original Message-
From: Simh [mailto:simh-boun...@trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Paul Koning
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:19 PM
To: Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk>
Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com
Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide


> On May 10, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> I have a copy of the old Zortech C compiler, with a royalty free DOS 
> extender.

Another option would be DJGPP, which has the advantage of being GCC so SIMH 
should be comfortable with it.  I've used it in the past for Unix-origin 
programs with good success.

paul

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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Ken Cornetet]

While you could probably get simh running using djgpp and MSDOS, you'd play 
hell trying to get networking. In theory, it would be possible to graft NDIS 
support into simh, but there probably aren't many modern NICs with real mode 
NDIS drivers.

I think you'd be better off building a simh "appliance" around a small linux 
distro. 

-Original Message-
From: Simh [mailto:simh-boun...@trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Paul Koning
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 2:19 PM
To: Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk>
Cc: simh@trailing-edge.com
Subject: Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide


> On May 10, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Bob Eager <r...@tavi.co.uk> wrote:
> 
> I have a copy of the old Zortech C compiler, with a royalty free DOS 
> extender.

Another option would be DJGPP, which has the advantage of being GCC so SIMH 
should be comfortable with it.  I've used it in the past for Unix-origin 
programs with good success.

paul

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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Paul Koning]

> On May 10, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Bob Eager  wrote:
> 
> I have a copy of the old Zortech C compiler, with a royalty free DOS
> extender.

Another option would be DJGPP, which has the advantage of being GCC so SIMH 
should be comfortable with it.  I've used it in the past for Unix-origin 
programs with good success.

paul

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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Bob Eager]

I have a copy of the old Zortech C compiler, with a royalty free DOS
extender.

I did once build a program with it, that used 32 bit code and about
20MB of data space. It worked fine on my 32MB PC of the day.

On Wed, 10 May 2017 22:36:43 +0800
Jason Stevens <jst...@superglobalmegacorp.com> wrote:

> I had wanted to do something along those lines, back a while ago,
> which is when I started trying to put together a 'MS-DOS' DPMI
> version of SIMH, thinking it as the lowest common denominator, and as
> much of the OS's in a minimal state to basically run 'all the
> things' ...
> 
> I figured getting a machine to run 386 based exe's with a few MB of
> ram wouldn't be too hard to push..   Although I suspect now there is
> no what that'd be feasable.
> 
> > --
> > From:   Ray Jewhurst
> > Sent:   Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:04 AM
> > To: simh
> > Subject:[Simh] Idea for a Simh guide
> > 
> > <>
> > With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea.
> > First a little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really
> > only had exposure to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups
> > on an IBM mainframe and a HP HP/UX machine of some kind, I really
> > didn't learn much since I simply followed a script. Then about 10
> > years ago I discovered Simh. I have always been intrigued by minis
> > but I knew nothing about them. I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and
> > running Unix but I just flirted with it on and off. Then about a
> > year ago I got really interested and for a short time I contributed
> > to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided to immerse
> > myself into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I am
> > totally infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX
> > although I have only seen photos of these systems. 
> > 
> > I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new
> > generation of computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all
> > come in. I would like to make a guide and maybe a blog introducing
> > people to the various machines simulated. I would like to make easy
> > to understand instructions in plain English-speaking and advice on
> > how to use the available resources online especially Bitsavers. One
> > of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious, enthusiasm
> > spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What do
> > you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The
> > approach I would like to take is as I learn my readers learn. 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > Ray  
> >   
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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Sancho Villa, Roberto]

Hi Ray

I'm on same time frame, and I share the fascination for Minis & Mainframes. I 
think your idea is a great idea.

I've run most of SimH emus with the SW I've been able to found. I have 
automated test-run scripts for a good number of them. I will happy to share 
this, and also the experience/knowledge acquired on making them run, that in my 
opinion is the hardest part and the most interesting.

Best Regards
Roberto

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From: Ray Jewhurst <raywjewhu...@gmail.com>
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With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea. First a 
little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really only had exposure 
to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups on an IBM mainframe and a HP 
HP/UX machine of some kind, I really didn't learn much since I simply followed 
a script. Then about 10 years ago I discovered Simh. I have always been 
intrigued by minis but I knew nothing about them.
I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and running Unix but I just flirted with it on 
and off. Then about a year ago I got really interested and for a short time I 
contributed to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided to immerse 
myself into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I am totally 
infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX although I have only 
seen photos of these systems.

I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new generation of 
computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all come in. I would like to 
make a guide and maybe a blog introducing people to the various machines 
simulated. I would like to make easy to understand instructions in plain 
English-speaking and advice on how to use the available resources online 
especially Bitsavers. One of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious, 
enthusiasm spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What do 
you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The approach I would 
like to take is as I learn my readers learn.

Thanks
Ray
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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Jason Stevens]

I had wanted to do something along those lines, back a while ago, which is
when I started trying to put together a 'MS-DOS' DPMI version of SIMH,
thinking it as the lowest common denominator, and as much of the OS's in a
minimal state to basically run 'all the things' ...

I figured getting a machine to run 386 based exe's with a few MB of ram
wouldn't be too hard to push..   Although I suspect now there is no what
that'd be feasable.

> --
> From: Ray Jewhurst
> Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 9:04 AM
> To:   simh
> Subject:  [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide
> 
> <>
> With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea. First a
> little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really only had
> exposure to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups on an IBM
> mainframe and a HP HP/UX machine of some kind, I really didn't learn much
> since I simply followed a script. Then about 10 years ago I discovered
> Simh. I have always been intrigued by minis but I knew nothing about them.
> I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and running Unix but I just flirted with it
> on and off. Then about a year ago I got really interested and for a short
> time I contributed to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I
> decided to immerse myself into various configurations of systems and
> whatnot. Now I am totally infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and
> the VAX although I have only seen photos of these systems. 
> 
> I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new generation of
> computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all come in. I would like
> to make a guide and maybe a blog introducing people to the various
> machines simulated. I would like to make easy to understand instructions
> in plain English-speaking and advice on how to use the available resources
> online especially Bitsavers. One of my favorite bands say, "Energy is
> contagious, enthusiasm spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I
> hope to do. What do you guys think? Would any of you be willing to
> contribute? The approach I would like to take is as I learn my readers
> learn. 
> 
> Thanks 
> Ray  
> 
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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Jason Stevens]

Nice looking page!

When I noticed that quasijarus had gone offline, I had asked around, and
managed to find someone who had a mirror, and I made a mirror of their
mirror... turns out there was a maze of twisty directories, and ...
intersting files.

http://ifctfvax.superglobalmegacorp.com
http://trnsz.com/~jhj/ifctf-quasijarus/

If the world needs/wants more mirrors...

> --
> From: Bob Eager
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 5:56 PM
> To:   simh@trailing-edge.com
> Subject:  Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide
> 
> I wrote this a while ago, mainly because some of the files were no
> longer where they were supposed to be in an earlier guide. I also ended
> up including a couple of utilities.
> 
> It's about installing a 4.3BSD variant on SIMH. However, there is lots
> of useful generic information in there.
> 
>  http://www.tavi.co.uk/unixhistory/quasijarus.html
> 
> On Tue, 9 May 2017 21:14:29 -0400
> Paul Koning <paulkon...@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > Ray,
> > 
> > Great idea!  I'll offer help on the subject of RSTS-11 and RSTS/E.  
> > 
> > Come to think of it, I need to gather up some notes about some work
> > I've done on old versions: (1) building RSTS-11 V4A from a kit
> > (tricky, because it really wants to be done with DOS 4 and not later
> > versions, and DOS 4 is a bit difficult to find and has bizarre
> > installation procedures of its own).  And (2) try to run the V3A and
> > V3C images on Bitsavers.  (I had success with V3C; the V3A image
> > seems to be missing a valid boot block so that requires more work.
> > Also, V3 manuals appear to be utterly nonexistent.)
> > 
> > paul
> > 
> > > On May 8, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Ray Jewhurst <raywjewhu...@gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > > 
> > > With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea.
> > > First a little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really
> > > only had exposure to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups
> > > on an IBM mainframe and a HP HP/UX machine of some kind, I really
> > > didn't learn much since I simply followed a script. Then about 10
> > > years ago I discovered Simh. I have always been intrigued by minis
> > > but I knew nothing about them. I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and
> > > running Unix but I just flirted with it on and off. Then about a
> > > year ago I got really interested and for a short time I contributed
> > > to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided to immerse
> > > myself into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I am
> > > totally infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX
> > > although I have only seen photos of these systems. 
> > > 
> > > I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new
> > > generation of computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all
> > > come in. I would like to make a guide and maybe a blog introducing
> > > people to the various machines simulated. I would like to make easy
> > > to understand instructions in plain English-speaking and advice on
> > > how to use the available resources online especially Bitsavers. One
> > > of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious, enthusiasm
> > > spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What do
> > > you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The
> > > approach I would like to take is as I learn my readers learn. 
> > > 
> > > Thanks 
> > > Ray  
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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Pontus Pihlgren]

I would be a happy reader! Making simh even more approachable cannot be 
a bad thing.

/P

On Mon, May 08, 2017 at 09:04:36PM -0400, Ray Jewhurst wrote:
> With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea. First a
> little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really only had
> exposure to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups on an IBM
> mainframe and a HP HP/UX machine of some kind, I really didn't learn much
> since I simply followed a script. Then about 10 years ago I discovered
> Simh. I have always been intrigued by minis but I knew nothing about them.
> I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and running Unix but I just flirted with it
> on and off. Then about a year ago I got really interested and for a short
> time I contributed to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided
> to immerse myself into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I
> am totally infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX although
> I have only seen photos of these systems.
> 
> I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new generation of
> computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all come in. I would like to
> make a guide and maybe a blog introducing people to the various machines
> simulated. I would like to make easy to understand instructions in plain
> English-speaking and advice on how to use the available resources online
> especially Bitsavers. One of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious,
> enthusiasm spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What
> do you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The approach
> I would like to take is as I learn my readers learn.
> 
> Thanks
> Ray

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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Bob Eager]

I wrote this a while ago, mainly because some of the files were no
longer where they were supposed to be in an earlier guide. I also ended
up including a couple of utilities.

It's about installing a 4.3BSD variant on SIMH. However, there is lots
of useful generic information in there.

 http://www.tavi.co.uk/unixhistory/quasijarus.html

On Tue, 9 May 2017 21:14:29 -0400
Paul Koning  wrote:

> Ray,
> 
> Great idea!  I'll offer help on the subject of RSTS-11 and RSTS/E.  
> 
> Come to think of it, I need to gather up some notes about some work
> I've done on old versions: (1) building RSTS-11 V4A from a kit
> (tricky, because it really wants to be done with DOS 4 and not later
> versions, and DOS 4 is a bit difficult to find and has bizarre
> installation procedures of its own).  And (2) try to run the V3A and
> V3C images on Bitsavers.  (I had success with V3C; the V3A image
> seems to be missing a valid boot block so that requires more work.
> Also, V3 manuals appear to be utterly nonexistent.)
> 
>   paul
> 
> > On May 8, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Ray Jewhurst 
> > wrote:
> > 
> > With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea.
> > First a little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really
> > only had exposure to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups
> > on an IBM mainframe and a HP HP/UX machine of some kind, I really
> > didn't learn much since I simply followed a script. Then about 10
> > years ago I discovered Simh. I have always been intrigued by minis
> > but I knew nothing about them. I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and
> > running Unix but I just flirted with it on and off. Then about a
> > year ago I got really interested and for a short time I contributed
> > to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided to immerse
> > myself into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I am
> > totally infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX
> > although I have only seen photos of these systems. 
> > 
> > I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new
> > generation of computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all
> > come in. I would like to make a guide and maybe a blog introducing
> > people to the various machines simulated. I would like to make easy
> > to understand instructions in plain English-speaking and advice on
> > how to use the available resources online especially Bitsavers. One
> > of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious, enthusiasm
> > spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What do
> > you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The
> > approach I would like to take is as I learn my readers learn. 
> > 
> > Thanks 
> > Ray  
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Re: [Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Paul Koning]

Ray,

Great idea!  I'll offer help on the subject of RSTS-11 and RSTS/E.  

Come to think of it, I need to gather up some notes about some work I've done 
on old versions: (1) building RSTS-11 V4A from a kit (tricky, because it really 
wants to be done with DOS 4 and not later versions, and DOS 4 is a bit 
difficult to find and has bizarre installation procedures of its own).  And (2) 
try to run the V3A and V3C images on Bitsavers.  (I had success with V3C; the 
V3A image seems to be missing a valid boot block so that requires more work.  
Also, V3 manuals appear to be utterly nonexistent.)

paul

> On May 8, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Ray Jewhurst  wrote:
> 
> With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea. First a 
> little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really only had exposure 
> to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups on an IBM mainframe and a HP 
> HP/UX machine of some kind, I really didn't learn much since I simply 
> followed a script. Then about 10 years ago I discovered Simh. I have always 
> been intrigued by minis but I knew nothing about them. I did stuff like 
> booted RT- 11 and running Unix but I just flirted with it on and off. Then 
> about a year ago I got really interested and for a short time I contributed 
> to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided to immerse myself 
> into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I am totally 
> infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX although I have only 
> seen photos of these systems. 
> 
> I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new generation of 
> computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all come in. I would like to 
> make a guide and maybe a blog introducing people to the various machines 
> simulated. I would like to make easy to understand instructions in plain 
> English-speaking and advice on how to use the available resources online 
> especially Bitsavers. One of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious, 
> enthusiasm spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What 
> do you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The approach I 
> would like to take is as I learn my readers learn. 
> 
> Thanks 
> Ray  
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[Simh] Idea for a Simh guide

[Ray Jewhurst]

With all of the questions I have asked lately, I have had an idea. First a
little bit of background. I am 45 years old and have really only had
exposure to PCs and Macs. Although I briefly ran backups on an IBM
mainframe and a HP HP/UX machine of some kind, I really didn't learn much
since I simply followed a script. Then about 10 years ago I discovered
Simh. I have always been intrigued by minis but I knew nothing about them.
I did stuff like booted RT- 11 and running Unix but I just flirted with it
on and off. Then about a year ago I got really interested and for a short
time I contributed to the "show dev" descriptions but I hate C so I decided
to immerse myself into various configurations of systems and whatnot. Now I
am totally infatuated almost obsessed with the PDP- 11 and the VAX although
I have only seen photos of these systems.

I want to share my love of these oldies but goodies to a new generation of
computer aficionados. That is where I hope you all come in. I would like to
make a guide and maybe a blog introducing people to the various machines
simulated. I would like to make easy to understand instructions in plain
English-speaking and advice on how to use the available resources online
especially Bitsavers. One of my favorite bands say, "Energy is contagious,
enthusiasm spreads."-Rush, Chain Lightning. That is what I hope to do. What
do you guys think? Would any of you be willing to contribute? The approach
I would like to take is as I learn my readers learn.

Thanks
Ray
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