RE: 4000-705A?

[<davecoo%marmotking.com@localhost>]

I love my 4000-705A. I like VMS on it, haven't tried NetBSD.


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From: port-vax-owner%NetBSD.org@localhost <port-vax-owner%NetBSD.org@localhost> On Behalf Of Dave McGuire
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2023 5:21 AM
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Subject: 4000-705A?


   Hey folks.  I'm considering installing NetBSD/vax on a 4000-705A to do some data recovery work at LSSM.  Before I attempt it, can anyone tell me what the current status of support for its integrated peripherals?  In particular, will the DSSI and Ethernet controllers work?

   I've not run NetBSD/vax for a long time.  Over the years, there have been many problems with bugs in boot code, etc.  Assuming I have a reasonable amount of memory in the machine, will it "just work" now?

             Thanks,
             -Dave

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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
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