I want to convert an AlphaStation 200 4/166 into a router, with OpenVMS. However, it only has one NIC onboard. I am wondering if I will have to buy another NIC that has a DEC DE* chipset or if any of the following will work:
- ISA ne2k
- PCI ne2k (RTL8209... I literally have TONS of these)
- Some ADMTek card that under linux and openvms uses the tulip driver... but it's not by DEC
A nice compatibility list of what hardware will work under OpenVMS will be nice too.
Also, how do you play mp3s using OpenVMS? The soundcard is the onboard Crystal CS4231 Windows-Sound-System-Compatible.
Lastly, how would you use OpenVMS/UCX for basic routing? Basically, NAT with a few portforwards.
malmberg August 04 2022 No more VAX hobbyist licenses.
Community licenses for Alpha/IA64/X86_64 VMS Software Inc.
Commercial VMS software licenses for VAX available from HPE.
ozboomer July 20 2022 Just re-visiting.. No more hobbyist licenses? Is that from vmssoftware.com, no 'community' licenses?
valdirfranco July 01 2022 No more hobbyist license...sad
mister_wavey February 12 2022 I recall that the disks failed on the public access VMS systems that included Fafner
parwezw January 03 2022 Anyone know what happened to FAFNER.DYNDS.ORG?
I had a hobbyist account here but can longer access the site.
gtackett October 27 2021 Make that DECdfs _2.1A_ for Vax
gtackett October 27 2021 I'm looking for DECdfs V2.4A kit for VAX.
Asking here just in case anyone is still listening.
MarkRLV September 17 2021 At one time, didn't this web site have a job board? I would love to use my legacy skills one last time in my career.
malmberg January 18 2021 New Hobbyist PAKs for VAX/VMS are no longer available according to reports. Only commercial licenses are reported to be for sale from HPE
dfilip January 16 2021 Can someone please point me to hobbyist license pak? I'm looking for VAX/VMS 7.1, DECnet Phase IV, and UCX/TCPIP ... have the 7.1 media, need the license paks ... thanks!
