[rescue] Re: Re: Semi-OT: AlphaServer rescue question

[Eric Dittman]

> > > Turns out this guy is an AlphaServer 2000 model 4/200 with a pair of CPUs
> > > (233MHz I think), 128MB of RAM (32 4MB 72pin simms) and an internal
> > > Storageworks array of 1 2GB and 6 4GB disks. 
> > > I'm installing FreeBSD 4.4 now (it's doing ports, whee).
> > 
> > And when you're ready to really use the hardware, make sure you get
> > an Encompass ID so you can get an OpenVMS Hobbyist license and install
> > OpenVMS.  :-)
> 
> I've thought about it... think I'd prefer Tru64 though. 

There is an Enthusiast's license program for Tru64, but it costs $99.
I have Tru64 installed on one of my Alphas and I like it.
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