From: Zane H. Healy [healyzh@shell1.aracnet.com]
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2002 10:56 PM
To: Info-VAX@Mvb.Saic.Com
Subject: Re: Proposal - Hobbyist FAQ

William Barnett-Lewis <wlewis@mailbag.com> wrote:
> Reading Mark Reddings experiences and pondering my own trials and
> tribulations as a Vax and VMS hobbyist/newby, I got to wondering if
> maybe the time isn't ripe for a Hobbyist specific FAQ. While much of the

I actually started writing one about a year and a half ago...  It's still
got some rough spots and holes, but if someone wants to fill those in I 
wouldn't object :^)

As of right now it's available for download at:
http://www.aracnet.com/~healyzh/vms_hobbyist_faq.txt and I've also included
it below.

		Zane


OpenVMS Hobbyist FAQ
Last Revised: 09OCT2000
Maintained By: Zane H. Healy     healyzh@aracnet.com

Related FAQ's:
VMS FAQ
http://www.openvms.compaq.com/wizard/openvms_faq.html
http://eisner.decus.org/vms/faq.htm

MicroVAX/VAXstation FAQ
http://anacin.nsc.vcu.edu/~jim/mvax/mvax_faq.html


Section 0: Why?
1. Why does this FAQ exist, when there is already an OpenVMS FAQ?
2. Why would anyone want to run OpenVMS at home?


Section 1: Hardware
1. What Hardware can run OpenVMS?
2. Where can I get Hardware to run OpenVMS on?
3. Choosing a Hobbyist system.
4. What DEC/Compaq Video Cards does OpenVMS Support?
4a. What DEC/Compaq video cards for the Alpha aren't supported by OpenVMS?
5. What 3rd Party PCI Video cards will work with OpenVMS?
6. What 3rd Party PCI SCSI cards will work with OpenVMS?
7. What 3rd Party Motherboards will work with OpenVMS?
8. Converting a NT PWS system to run OpenVMS.
9. Installing OpenVMS on a DEC Multia.
10. I don't have a Monitor for my system can I use a terminal instead?
11. What Monitors can I use with my system?
12. Using 3rd Party disks.
13. Using 3rd Party CD-ROM Drives.
14. What is a VAX Console (PC350 or PC380)?
15. Can I run OpenVMS on my DECstation?
16. Moving a System.
17. How can I add SCSI support to my system?
18. What is this DEC drive?

Section 2: Software
1. I've got the hardware, where do I get the Operating System?
2. I've got a OpenVMS system, where can I get some applications?
3. Is there a database available for Hobbyists?
4. Where is the License PAK for TCPIP?
5. What Web Browsers are available?
6. What E-Mail Clients are available?
7. What USENET Readers are available?
8. What TCP/IP Stacks are available?
9. I installed the Tru64 Hobbyist software on another hard drive, now I can't
   boot OpenVMS.
10. Switching between different Operating Systems.

Section 3: Information
1. Where can I get OpenVMS documentation?
2. Where can I get Documentation on the Hardware?
3. What books do you recommend for a beginning user?
4. What books do you recommend for a Systems Manager?
5. What books do you recommend for getting started programming?
6. What USENET newsgroups are available?
7. Where can I get information on porting UNIX apps to OpenVMS?



Section 0: Why?
1. Why does this FAQ exist, when there is already an OpenVMS FAQ?

   The OpenVMS FAQ is a fantastic source of information, and any Hobbyist will 
   undoubtably find themselves regularly refering to it.  However, the fact 
   remains that there are many questions that a Hobbyist will have that the
   OpenVMS FAQ does not answer.  This FAQ will strive to answer those
   questions.  

   If you can clarify any of the questions in this FAQ, or if you have any 
   questions that you think belong in it, please let the maintainer know.

2. Why would anyone want to run OpenVMS at home?

   There are several reasons a person might wish to run OpenVMS at home.  Among
   those reasons are the fact that the Operating System is extremelly stable
   and well documented.  

Section 1: Hardware
1. What Hardware can run OpenVMS?

   Any VAX-based, and most Alpha-based systems are capable of running OpenVMS. 
   The following lists the specific models listed in the SPD as being 
   supported, and where possible lists the first version of OpenVMS to support
   the system.  Where support has been dropped in OpenVMS for a specific 
   system, that is also listed.

System					First		Last
					Version		Version
					Supported   	Supported
-----------------------                 ---------       ---------

VAX Systems Supported
---------------------
                                   	
Unibus Based Systems
o  VAX-11/725						5.1-1
o  VAX-11/725         					5.1
o  VAX-11/730                                    	6.2
o  VAX-11/750						6.2
o  VAX-11/751                                           6.2
o  VAX-11/780                                           6.2
o  VAX-11/782                                           6.2
o  VAX-11/785                                           6.2
o  VAXft 110                                            6.2
o  VAXft 310                                            6.2
o  VAXft 410                                            6.2
o  VAXft 610                                            6.2
o  VAXft 810                                            6.2


Q-bus Based Systems                                     
o  MicroVAX I                                           6.2
o  VAXstation I                                         6.2
o  MicroVAX II                                          7.2
o  VAXstation II                                        7.2
o  VAXstation II/RC                                     7.2
o  VAXstation II/GPX                                    7.2
o  VAXstation II/QVSS					7.2
o  MicroVAX 3300, VAXserver 3300
o  MicroVAX 3400, VAXserver 3400
o  MicroVAX 3500, VAXserver 3500
o  VAXstation 3500
o  VAXstation 3520
o  VAXstation 3540
o  MicroVAX 3600, VAXserver 3600
o  MicroVAX 3800, VAXserver 3800
o  MicroVAX 3900, VAXserver 3900
o  VAX 4000 Model 100
o  VAX 4000 Model 200
o  VAX 4000 Model 300
o  VAX 4000 Model 400
o  VAX 4000 Model 500
o  VAX 4000 Model 600
o  VAX 4000 Model 50
o  VAX 4000 Model 100A
o  VAX 4000 Model 105A
o  VAX 4000 Model 106A
o  VAX 4000 Model 108
o  VAX 4000 Model 500A
o  VAX 4000 Model 505A
o  VAX 4000 Model 600A
o  VAX 4000 Model 700A
o  VAX 4000 Model 705A
o  VAXserver 4000 Model 200
o  VAXserver 4000 Model 300
o  VAXserver 4000 Model 400
o  VAXserver 4000 Model 500
o  VAXserver 4000 Model 600

NMI Bus-Based Systems
o  VAX 8530
o  VAXserver 8530
o  VAX 8550
   VAXserver 8550
o  VAX 8700
o  VAXserver 8700
o  VAX 8800
o  VAX 8810
o  VAX 8820
o  VAX 8830
o  VAX 8840
o  VAXserver 8800
o  VAXserver 8810
o  VAXserver 8820
o  VAXserver 8830
o  VAXserver 8840

XMI Bus-Based Systems
o  VAX 6000 Model 210, 220, 
   230, 240
o  VAX 6000 Model 310, 320, 
   330, 340, 350, 360
o  VAX 6000 Model 410, 420, 
   430, 440, 450, 460
o  VAX 6000 Model 510, 520, 
   530, 540, 550, 560
o  VAX 6000 Model 610, 620, 
   630, 640, 650, 660
o  VAXserver 6000 Model 210, 
   220, 310, 320, 410, 420, 
   510, 520, 610, 620, 630
o  VAX 8530, VAX 8550, 
   VAXserver 8530, VAXserver 8550
o  VAX 8700, VAXserver 8700
o  VAX 8800, VAX 8810, 
   VAX 8820, VAX 8830, 
   VAX 8840
o  VAXserver 8800, 
   VAXserver 8810, 
   VAXserver 8820, 
   VAXserver 8830,
   VAXserver 8840, 
   VAX 8842, 
   VAX 8974, 
   VAX 8978
o  VAX 7000 Model 610, 620, 
   630, 640, 650, 660, 710, 
   720, 730, 740, 750, 760, 
   810, 820, 830, 840, 850, 
   860
o  VAX 10000 Model 610, 620, 
   630, 640, 650, 660

VAXBI Bus-Based Systems
o  VAX 8200
o  VAX 8250
o  VAXserver 8200
o  VAXserver 8250
o  VAX 8300
o  VAX 8350
o  VAXserver 8300
o  VAXserver 8350

SBI Bus-Based Systems
o  VAX 8600
o  VAX 8650
o  VAXserver 8600
o  VAXserver 8650

Special System-Specific Internal Bus
o  MicroVAX 2000                                        7.2
o  VAXstation 2000    					7.2
o  VAXstation 2000/GPX                                  7.2
o  VAXstation 2000/MFB                                  7.2
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 10 
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 10E
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 20
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 20E
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 30
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 40
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 80
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 85
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 88
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 90
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 95
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 96
o  MicroVAX 3100 Model 98
o  VAXserver 3100 Model 10
o  VAXserver 3100 Model 10E
o  VAXserver 3100 Model 20
o  VAXserver 3100 Model 20E
o  VAXstation 4000 Model 60
o  VAXstation 4000 Model 90
o  VAXstation 4000 Model 95
o  VAXstation 4000 Model 96
o  VAXstation 4000-VLC
o  VAX 9000 Model 110
o  VAX 9000 Model 110VP[5]
o  VAX 9000 Model 210
o  VAX 9000 Model 210VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 310
o  VAX 9000 Model 310VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 320
o  VAX 9000 Model 320VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 330
o  VAX 9000 Model 330VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 340
o  VAX 9000 Model 340VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 410
o  VAX 9000 Model 410VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 420
o  VAX 9000 Model 420VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 430
o  VAX 9000 Model 430VP
o  VAX 9000 Model 440
o  VAX 9000 Model 440VP

[5] Vector processor (VP)

Alpha Systems Supported
-----------------------

EISA Bus-Based Systems
o  DEC 2000 Models 300/500

TURBOchannel Bus-Based Systems
o  DEC 3000 Models 300/300L/300LX/300X
o  DEC 3000 Models 400/400S
o  DEC 3000 Models 500/500S/500X
o  DEC 3000 Models 600/600S             V1.5-1H1 or V6.0
o  DEC 3000 Models 700/700LX		V6.1
o  DEC 3000 Models 800/800S
o  DEC 3000 Models 900/900LX            V6.1

DSSI Bus-Based Systems
o  DEC 4000 Model 600
o  DEC 4000 Model 700

XMI Bus-Based Systems
o  AlphaServer 8400 (All chip speeds)
o  DEC 7000 Model 600
o  DEC 10000 Model 600

PCI Bus-Based Systems
o  AlphaServer 300 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 400 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 800 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 1000 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 1000A (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 1200 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 2000 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 2100 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 2100A (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 2100A LP (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 4000 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 4100 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 8200 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaServer 8400 (All chip speeds)
o  Compaq AlphaServer DS10 (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaServer DS10L (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaServer DS20
o  Compaq AlphaServer DS20E (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaServer ES40 (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaServer GS60
o  Compaq AlphaServer GS60E (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaServer GS140
o  Compaq AlphaServer GS160 (Version 7.2-1H1)
o  DIGITAL 2100 Server Model A500MP, A600MP
o  AlphaStation 200 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaStation 250 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaStation 255/233, 255/300
o  AlphaStation 400 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaStation 500/266, 500/333, 500/400, 500/500
o  AlphaStation 600 (All chip speeds)
o  AlphaStation 600A (All chip speeds)
o  DPWau 433au, 500au, 600au
o  Compaq AlphaStation DS20e (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaStation ES40 (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaStation XP900 (Version 7.2-1)
o  Compaq AlphaStation XP1000 (Version 7.2-1)

The following are the Compaq semiconductor microprocessor develop-
ment reference boards supported by OpenVMS Alpha.
o  Alpha 21064/21064A PCI reference board (EB64+)
o  Alpha 21164 PCI reference board (EB164)
o  Alpha PC64 reference board (APC64)

Laptop Systems
o  Tadpole ALPHAbook 1

Compaq Modular Computing Component
o  Alpha 4/233 PICMG SBC
o  Alpha 4/266 PICMG SBC
o  Alpha 5/366 PICMG SBC
o  Alpha 5/500 PICMG SBC
o  CompactPCI CS-1000


2. Where can I get Hardware to run OpenVMS on?

   The first problem someone wanting to run OpenVMS as a Hobbyist is likely to
   face is obtaining hardware to run it on.  Locally you can check Colleges in
   your area, and anyone that scraps computers.  Sometimes you will be able to
   find systems listed as being available in USENET newsgroups, and you can try
   Resellers.  In the last couple years one of the best places to look for
   Hobbyists has been eBay (beware you are likely to find resellers bidding on
   the items as well).

   http://www.ebay.com

3. Choosing a Hobbyist system.


4. What DEC/Compaq Video Cards does OpenVMS Support?

   Q-Bus
   -------------
   M7602       VCB01, QVSS Q   Qbus Video Sub System module for Q22 systems
   M7602                       (uVAX I, II)

   M7602-YA    VCB01, QVSS Q   Qbus Video Sub System module, bitmap graphics
   M7602-YA                    option. (uVAX I, II)


   M7168       VCB02       Q   4-plane colour bitmap module
   M7168       QDSS

   M7169       VCB02       Q   4-plane video controller module
   M7169       QDSS




   TURBOchannel
   ------------
   PMAGB-BA	HX (aka SFB)
If you find an SOC for a DEC 3000-400, you might find something about this
card.

   PMAG-D/PGX	(Not Supported, last supported in V7.1)

[Robert Deininger]
> There is also a PMAG-F, sometimes seen at ebay.  I think it might be "PGX+".
> The VMS 7.1 release notes have an end-of-support notice for PGX graphics, I
> assume that applies to PGX+ as well.  I think the note I saw in the 7.1 
> manual took effect at 7.0.  So 6.2-xxx was the last support.  But I've never
> seen a 7.0 doc set, so I referenced the one I've actually seen.

> I don't know if "not supported" means "won't work anymore", or "we didn't 
> test it, so we won't support it".  



http://www.islandco.com/video.htm
http://moon.hanya-n.org/comp/alpha/hct/graphics.html


   PMAGD-AA	HX+ ZLX-E1, 8-Plane 2D/3D, 1280x1024, 72Hz,
		2 Mpixels graphics memory

   PMAGD-BA     HX+ ZLX-E2, 24-Plane 2D/3D, 1280x1024, 72Hz,
                2 Mpixels graphics memory

   PMAGD-CA	HX+ ZLX-E3, 24-Plane 2D/3D, 24-bit Z-Buffer,
		1280x1024, 72Hz, 4 Mpixels graphics memory

   PMAGC-AA	ZLX-M1, 24-Plane 3D, Double buffered, Z-Buffer,
		1 rendering processor, 4 Mpixels graphics memory

   PMAGC-BA	ZLX-M2, 24-Plane 3D, 24-bit Z-Buffer,
		1280x1024, 72Hz, 8 Mpixels graphics memory,
		2 rendering processor, double buffered

   PMAGC-DA	ZLX-L1, 24-Plane 3D, 24-bit image, 24-bit Z buffering,
		24-bit double buffer, 4-Mpixels total graphics memory

   PMAGC-EA	ZLX-L2, 24-Plane 3D, 24-bit image, 24-bit Z buffering,
		24-bit double buffer, 4-Mpixels accumulation 
		buffering, 8-Mpixels total graphics memory
   
   ISA
   -------------
   PB2GA-FA     ATI Mach 64 WinTurbo "CX", entry level graphics,
                with 2-Mbyte DRAM, 1280x1024 x 256 colors 
   any S3 Trio64 option up to the V+

		ATI Mach 64 WinTurbo "GX"
		S3 Trio64 1MB and 2MB, 8-Plane (4D10T)

		S3 Trio64V 1MB and 2MB, 8-Plane

   PB2GA-AA     QVision

   PCI
   -------------
   PB2GA-FA     ATI Mach 64 WinTurbo "CX", entry level graphics,
                with 2-Mbyte DRAM, 1280x1024 x 256 colors 

   PBXGA-AA     ZLXp-E1 8-Plane 2D graphics accelerator,
                2 Mpixels, 1280x1024 x 256 colors, 72Hz   

   PBXGA-BA     ZLXp-E2 24-Plane 2D graphics accelerator,
                4 Mpixels, 1280x1024, true color, 72Hz    

   PBXGA-CA     ZLXp-E3 24-Plane 2D graphics accelerator,
                24-bit Z-buffer, 4 Mpixels, 1280x1024,
                true color, 72Hz                         

   PBXGC-AA     ZLXp-L1 24-Plane (fully double buffered)
                3D graphics accelerator, 24-bit Z-buffer,
                16 Mpixels, 1280x1024, true color, 72Hz   

   PBXGC-BA     ZLXp-L2 24-Plane (fully double buffered)
                3D graphics accelerator, 24-bit Z-buffer,
                32 Mpixels, 1280x1024, true color, 72Hz  

		PowerStorm 3D10, 8-Plane

		PowerStorm 3D30

		PowerStorm 4D20, 24-Plane, Z-buffer
		
		PowerStorm 4D20T

   PBXGK-BB     PowerStorm 4D10T
		ELSA GLoria Synergy 8mb PCI with Permedia 
                II chipset, 24-Plane, 1280x1024

		PowerStorm 300

		PowerStorm 350

[Stephen Hoffman]
  The following *should* be the list of PCI graphics controllers presently 
  supported on various OpenVMS releases, some will require Open3D and/or 
  ECO kits, and the minimum supported OpenVMS version will vary:

    PBXGA-A* (ZLXp-E1)
    PBXGA-B* (ZLXp-E2)
    PBXGA-C* (ZLXp-E3)
    PBXGC-A* (ZLXp-L1)
    PBXGC-B* (ZLXp-L2)
    PB2GA-A* (Compaq QVision 1024/E)
    PB2GA-HA (Compaq QVision 1280/P)
    PB2GA-FA (ATI Mach64 CX)
    PB2GA-FB (ATI Mach64 GX)
    PB2GA-JA (S3 Trio64 2MB)
    PB2GA-JB (S3 Trio64 1MB)
    PB2GA-JC (S3 Trio64V+ 1MB)
    PB2GA-JD (S3 Trio64V+ 2MB)
    PX2GA-JA (PowerStorm 3D10)
    PBXGB-AA (PowerStorm 3D30)
    PBXGB-CA (PowerStorm 4D20)

   VAXstation 4000/VLC Built-in Video
   ----------------------------------

 [Richard B. Gilbert]
 VS48K-AA - 1024x768, 66(72?)Hz - RGB  (unknown connector, possibly 15-pin D)
 VS48K-BA - 1024x768, 60Hz      - SVGA (miniature D, PC-style)
 VS48K-CA - 1280x1024, 72Hz    - RGB  (DEC-special, 3 mini-coax)< 
  
 I have the VS48K-AA.  It takes a DEC BC29H cable.  It's a "D shell
 coax" to three BNC connectors type cable.
  

4a. What DEC/Compaq video cards for the Alpha aren't supported by OpenVMS?

    PBXGA-JA    DEC864
    PBXGI-AA	PowerStorm 4D40T
    PBXGI-AB	PowerStorm 4D50T
    PBXGI-AD	PowerStorm 4D51T
    PBXGI-AC	PowerStorm 4D60T

5. What 3rd Party PCI Video cards will work with OpenVMS?

   At least some success has been had using S3 Trio64 based cards.

6. What DEC/Compaq SCSI Cards does OpenVMS Support?

Q-Bus
-------------
KZQSA         Q-bus to SCSI bus adapter. This adapter allows up
              to seven SCSI storage devices to attach to the SCSI
              bus. Supported only for CD-ROM and specific tape
              devices.


TURBOchannel
-------------
KZTSA         Mass-storage adapter for TURBOchannel systems with
              one SCSI-2 FWD port. (Alpha only)

[Robert Deininger]
> This is also the only supported turbochannel SCSI device that can do
> multi-host SCSI busses in VMS.  (Though I noted somewhere that Digital Unix
> "clusters" can use either of the two following adapters in multi-host SCSI
> configurations.) So if you want to hobby with a SCSI cluster of DEC 3000 
> systems, you need this (rare, expensive) adapter.



PMAZB         Mass-storage adapter for TURBOchannel systems with
              two SCSI-2 FSE ports. (Alpha only)

PMAZC         Mass-storage adapter for TURBOchannel systems with
              two fast SCSI-2 FSE ports. (Alpha only)


EISA
-------------
KZESC-AA      Backplane RAID controller for EISA systems with one
              SCSI-2 FSE port. (Alpha only)

KZESC-BA      Backplane RAID controller for EISA systems with
              three SCSI-2 FSE ports. (Alpha only)

PB2HA-SA      Mass-storage controller for EISA systems with one
              SCSI port. (Limited SCSI-2 support. Alpha only on
              systems with no greater than 1GB of memory.)


PCI
-------------
KZPAA         Mass-storage adapter for PCI systems with one SCSI-2
              FSE port. (Alpha only)

KZPBA-CA      Mass-storage adapter for PCI based servers with one
              UltraSCSI port. Single host support in V6.2-1H3, and
              V7.1-1H1 and higher. (Alpha only)

KZPBA-CB      Mass-storage adapter for PCI based servers with
              two UltraSCSI ports. Single host support in V6.2-
              1H3, and multi-host support in V7.1-1H1 and higher.
              (Alpha only)

KZPDA         Mass-storage adapter for PCI systems with one SCSI-2
              FWSE port. (Alpha only)

KZPSA         Mass-storage adapter for PCI systems with one SCSI-2
              FWD port. (Alpha only - 26 per system maximum with
              Version 6.2-1H3 and Version 7.1)

KZPSC-AA      Backplane RAID controller for PCI systems with one
              SCSI-2 FSE port. (Alpha only)

KZPSC-BA      Backplane RAID controller for PCI systems with three
              SCSI-2 FSE ports. (Alpha only)

KZPCM         Mass-storage/network adapter for PCI systems with
              one SCSI-2 FSE port, an Ethernet port to connect
              to IEEE 802.3 local area networks. (Alpha only -
              Version 6.2-1H1 minimum support)

KGPSA-BC      Mass-storage adapter for PCI-based servers with one
              Fibre Channel port. (Alpha only - Version 7.2-1 and
              higher)



6a. What 3rd Party PCI SCSI cards will work with OpenVMS?


	http://www.swt.com/deals.html#scsicards

		NCR 810
		NCR53C810 
   Tekram 390F	Symbios 53C875 (openvms offlines the card Tru64 runs as a 810)
		isp-1220
   Qlogic 1041
		Qlogic QLA1040
		Qlogic ISP1020

	KZPBA family is Qlogic QLA104x controllers

7. What 3rd Party Motherboards will work with OpenVMS?

   264DP

8. Converting a NT PWS system to run OpenVMS.

   As I understand it the official conversion kit included the following items:

  	KZPBA-CA -- Q-Logic QLA1040 SCSI Controller
	RRD46-AB -- Toshiba 12x SCSI CD-ROM
	PBXGB-AA or now a PDXGK-BB -- ELSA Synergy PCI 8mb non-Video In/Out
	A badge to change the designation from a 'a' to a 'au'

   First make sure you've got the needed SCSI Controller, drives, and video
   board.  Then obtain and 


9. Installing OpenVMS on a DEC Multia.

   The DEC Multia is not a supported system

   http://www.openvms.compaq.com/freeware/multia/

10. I don't have a Monitor for my system can I use a terminal instead?

[Robert Deininger]
> I little guide to the large collection of bizzare part numbers related to
> MMJ connectors and adapters would be kind of nice.  Alas, I don't have much
> to
> go on at this point.


11. What Monitors can I use with my system?
12. Using 3rd Party disks.
13. Using 3rd Party CD-ROM Drives.
14. What is a VAX Console (PC350 or PC380)?
15. Can I run OpenVMS on my DECstation?
16. Moving a System.
17. How can I add SCSI support to my system?
18. What is this DEC drive?

	RD51
	RD52
	RD53
	RD54

Section 2: Software
1. I've got the hardware, where do I get the Operating System?
2. I've got a OpenVMS system, where can I get some applications?
3. Is there a database available for Hobbyists?
4. Where is the License PAK for TCPIP?

   Prior to V5.0 TCPIP was known as UCX.  Simply use the UCX License PAK.

5. What Web Browsers are available?

   Netscape V3.03
   Mozilla M18	
      http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/products/ips/register_mozilla.html	
   Mosaic V3.6-2
   lynx V7.2 (VT based)
      http://www.openvms.compaq.com/openvms/products/ips/lynx/

6. What E-Mail Clients are available?
7. What USENET Readers are available?
8. What TCP/IP Stacks are available?

   In addition to TCPIP which is available on the Hobbyist CD-ROM, you can also
   obtain Multinet and TCPware from Process Software.  Plus for the VAX you can
   get the old CMU-IP stack.

9. I installed the Tru64 Hobbyist software on another hard drive, now I can't
   boot OpenVMS.
10. Switching between different Operating Systems.
11. I've gotten the Hobbyist Layered PAKs, but what do they all mean and where
    do I get the software?

 Hobbyist PAK
SOFTWARE PRODUCT NAME                           UPI     SPD #         PAK NAME

 ACMS                      
ACMS Development OpenVMS VAX                    079     25.50.xx        ACMS
ACMS Development OpenVMS AXP                    2PZ     25.50.xx        ACMS
 
 ACMS-REM                 
ACMS Remote OpenVMS VAX                         Y30     25.50.xx       ACMS-REM
ACMS Remote OpenVMS AXP                         2Q0     25.50.xx       ACMS-REM

 ACMS-RT
ACMS Runtime OpenVMS VAX                        076     25.50.xx       ACMS-RT
ACMS Runtime OpenVMS AXP                        2Q1     25.50.xx       ACMS-RT
 
 ACMSXP-DEV                
ACMSxp for OpenVMS Alpha App Con(Dev)           4WR     60.53.xx     ACMSXP-DEV

 ACMSXP-RT                
ACMSxp for OpenVMS Alpha App Con(Run)           4WS     60.53.xx     ACMSXP-RT

 ADA
DEC ADA OpenVMS VAX                             056     26.60.xx      ADA
DEC ADA OpenVMS AXP                             09P     45.00.xx      ADA
 
 ADA-PDO                   
DEC ADA PDO OpenVMS VAX                         0VQ     26.60.xx      ADA-PDO 
DEC ADA PDO OpenVMS AXP                         0VR     45.00.xx      ADA-PDO
 
 ALLIN1-MAIL-DW-CLIENT    
DEC MAILworks DECwindows Cl OVMS VAX    VZ7   31.51.xx   ALLIN1-MAIL-DW-CLIENT

 ALLIN1-MAIL-SERVER
DEC MAILworks Server OpenVMS VAX        YCZ   31.51.xx   ALLIN1-MAIL-SERVER
DEC MAILworks Server OpenVMS AXP        3NG   63.91.xx   ALLIN1-MAIL-SERVER

 ALLIN1-MAIL-SERVER-USER   

 ALLIN1-MAIL-VT-CLIENT    
DEC MAILworks Video Term Cli OVMS VAX   YHS   31.51.xx   ALLIN1-MAIL-VT-CLIENT
DEC MAILworks Video Term Cli OVMS AXP   3P9   63.91.xx   ALLIN1-MAIL-VT-CLIENT

 ALLIN1-MAIL-VT-USER

 ALLIN1-MAIL-WAN-SERVER    
DEC MAILworks WAN Svr OpenVMS VAX       YFU   31.51.xx   ALLIN1-MAIL-WAN-SERVER

[JF Mezei]
None of these provide all-in-1 office server. Those are for the old/retired
product that had absolutely nothing to do with all-in-1. (character cell
glorified VMSmail).


 BASIC                    
DEC BASIC OpenVMS VAX                           095     25.36.xx        BASIC
DEC BASIC OpenVMS AXP                           0Y7     25.36.xx        BASIC

  C
DEC C OpenVMS VAX                               015     25.38.xx        C
DEC C OpenVMS AXP                               MU7     42.26.xx        C
 
 CMS                       
DEC CMS OpenVMS AXP                             0W1     42.29.xx        CMS
DEC CMS OpenVMS VAX                             007     25.52.xx        CMS
 
 COBOL                    
DEC COBOL OpenVMS AXP                           0JU     45.92.xx        COBOL
DEC COBOL OpenVMS VAX                           099     25.04.xx        COBOL
 
 CXX-V
DEC C++ OpenVMS AXP                             0HQ     45.95.xx        CXX-V
DEC C++ OpenVMS VAX                             MJ1     37.39.xx        CXX-V
 
 DCE-APP-DEV               
DCE Application Dev Kit OpenVMS VAX             01S     43.05.xx    DCE-APP-DEV
DCE Application Developers' Kit AXP             24C     43.05.xx    DCE-APP-DEV
 
 DCE-CDS                  
DCE Cell Directory Server OpenVMS VAX           24D     43.05.xx       DCE-CDS
DCE Cell Directory Server OpenVMS AXP           24E     43.05.xx       DCE-CDS
 
 DCE-SECURITY

 DCPS-OPEN                 
DECprint Supervisor OpenVMS AXP                 09K     44.15.xx     DCPS-OPEN
DECprint Supervisor OpenVMS VAX                 09F     44.15.xx     DCPS-OPEN
 
 DCPS-PLUS                
DECprint Supervisor Plus OpenVMS VAX            09L     44.15.xx     DCPS-PLUS
DECprint Supervisor Plus OpenVMS AXP            09M     44.15.xx     DCPS-PLUS
 
 DECDCS-SRV-VA
DEC DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SERVICES(DECDCS) OPENVMS AXP 

 DECMIGRATE                
DECmigrate OpenVMS AXP                          MWM     39.44.xx     DECMIGRATE

 DECRAM                   
DECram OpenVMS AXP                              MV3     34.26.xx        DECRAM
DECram OpenVMS VAX                              GJ9     34.26.xx        DECRAM
 
 DECWRITE
DECWRITE OpenVMS VAX                            VVF     25.F7.xx      DECWRITE
DECWRITE OpenVMS AXP                            2FN     55.58.xx      DECWRITE
 
 DECWRITE-USER             
DECwrite for OpenVMS Alpha                      2FN     55.58.xx  DECWRITE-USER
DECwrite OpenVMS VAX                            VVF     25.F7.xx  DECWRITE-USER

 DESKTOP-ACMS             
DECtp Desktop ACMS OpenVMS VAX                  GZG     34.81.xx   DESKTOP-ACMS

 DFS
DECdfs OpenVMS VAX                              VEQ     28.78.xx        DFS
DECdfs OpenVMS AXP                              37Y     28.78.xx        DFS
 
 DQS                       
DEC DQS OpenVMS AXP                             0HP     28.80.xx        DQS
DEC DQS OpenVMS VAX                             VEN     28.80.xx        DQS
 
 DTM                      
DEC Test Manager OpenVMS VAX                    927     26.68.xx        DTM
DEC Test Manager OpenVMS AXP                    0W4     42.29.xx        DTM
 
 DTR
DEC Datatrieve OpenVMS AXP                      0JK     25.44.xx        DTR
DEC Datatrieve OpenVMS VAX                      898     25.44.xx        DTR
 
 DTR-UI-JAPANESE           

 DVNETEND                 
DECnet/OSI End-Node OpenVMS AXP                 MTF     42.25.xx      DVNETEND
DECnet/OSI End-Node OpenVMS VAX                 D04     25.03.xx      DVNETEND
Basic function license (DVNETEND) --- provides end system support. 
  
 DVNETEXT
DECnet/OSI EF OpenVMS AXP                       MTG     42.25.xx      DVNETEXT
DECnet/OSI EF OpenVMS AXP                       MTH     25.03.xx      DVNETEXT
Extended function license (DVNETEXT) for Alpha systems --- provides end system
support, DECdts server, cluster alias, and OSI applications gateways. 

A DVNETRTG license which isn't supplied would be needed to run a DECdns server
 
 DW-MOTIF       
DECWINDOWS MOTIF FOR OPENVMS AXP
           
 DW-MOTIF-UI-CESKY        
 DW-MOTIF-UI-DEUTSC
 DW-MOTIF-UI-ESPANO        
 DW-MOTIF-UI-FRANCA       
 DW-MOTIF-UI-HANGUL
 DW-MOTIF-UI-HANYU         
 DW-MOTIF-UI-HANZI        
 DW-MOTIF-UI-HEBREW
 DW-MOTIF-UI-ITALIA        
 DW-MOTIF-UI-JAPANE       
 DW-MOTIF-UI-MAGYAR
 DW-MOTIF-UI-POLSKI        
 DW-MOTIF-UI-RUSSKI       
 DW-MOTIF-UI-SLOVEN
 DW-MOTIF-UI-SVENSK        

 DW-SNA-3270-TE-VMS       
DECwind DECnet/SNA 3270 Term Em VAX          VXB  31.58.xx DW-SNA-3270-TE-VMS

 EXT-MATH-LIB
Digital Ext Math Lib Dev OpenVMS AXP            MUV     41.84.xx   EXT-MATH-LIB
Digital Ext Math Lib Dev OpenVMS VAX            YEZ     31.67.xx   EXT-MATH-LIB
 
 EXT-MATH-LIB-RT           
Digital Ext Math Lib RT OpenVMS AXP             MUW     41.84.xx EXT-MATH-LIB-RT
Digital Ext Math Lib RT OpenVMS VAX             MUS     31.67.xx EXT-MATH-LIB-RT
 
 FMS                      
DEC FMS Development OpenVMS AXP                 MVS     45.06.xx        FMS
DEC FMS Development OpenVMS VAX                 VD7     26.10.xx        FMS

 FMS-RT-UI-JAPANESE
 FMS-UI-HANGUL             
 FMS-UI-JAPANESE          

 FORMS
DECforms Develop OpenVMS VAX                    VCH     29.90.xx        FORMS
DECforms Develop OpenVMS AXP                    0J8     29.90.xx        FORMS
 
 FORMS-RT                  
DECforms Runtime OpenVMS VAX                    VNS     29.90.xx      FORMS-RT
DECforms Runtime OpenVMS AXP                    0J9     29.90.xx      FORMS-RT
 
 FORMS-RT-UI-HANGUL       
 FORMS-RT-UI-HANYU

 FORTRAN                   
Digital Fortran 77 OpenVMS VAX                  100     25.16.xx       FORTRAN
Digital Fortran OpenVMS Alpha                   MV1     42.38.xx       FORTRAN 
 
 GKS                      
DEC GKS Development OpenVMS VAX                 810     26.20.xx        GKS
DEC GKS Development OpenVMS AXP                 02U     42.60.xx        GKS

 GKS-RT
DEC GKS Runtime OpenVMS VAX                     811     26.20.xx        GKS-RT
DEC GKS Runtime OpenVMS AXP                     02V     42.60.xx        GKS-RT

 GKS-RT-UI-JAPANESE        
 GKS-UI-JAPANESE          

 GKS3D
DEC GKS-3D Development OpenVMS VAX              VFX     25.D2.xx        GKS3D

 GKS3D-RT                  
DEC GKS-3D Runtime OpenVMS VAX                  VFY     25.D2.xx       GKS3D-RT

 LSE                      
DEC LSE/Source Code Anal OpenVMS VAX            057     26.59.xx        LSE
DEC LSE/Source Code Anal OpenVMS AXP            0W2     42.29.xx        LSE
 
 MACRO64
Macro-64 Assembler OpenVMS AXP                  MWP     42.66.xx        MACRO64

 MAILBUS-400-API           
MAILbus 400 App Prog Interf OVMS VAX            04R     42.83.xx MAILBUS-400-API
MAILbus 400 App Prog Interf OVMS AXP            3L4     54.69.xx MAILBUS-400-API
 
 MAILBUS-400-MTA          
MAILBUS 400 MESSAGE TRANSFER AGENT FOR OPENVMS

 MMOV-DV
MULTIMEDIA Services Dev OpenVMS AXP             4G8     64.24.xx        MMOV-DV

 MMOV-RT                   
MULTIMEDIA Services RT OpenVMS AXP              4G9     64.24.xx        MMOV-RT

 MMS                      
DEC MMS OpenVMS VAX                             VAD     26.03.xx        MMS
DEC MMS OpenVMS AXP                             0W5     42.29.xx        MMS
 
 NOTES
DEC Notes OpenVMS AXP                           0PG     47.19.xx        NOTES
DEC Notes OpenVMS VAX                           960     27.06.xx        NOTES
 
 OPENVMS-ALPHA-USER        
OpenVMS AXP 1-unlim interactive users        MT2  25.01.xx  OPENVMS-ALPHA-USER

 OPS5                     
DEC OPS5 Dev OpenVMS VAX                        913     27.04.xx        OPS5
DEC OPS5 Dev OpenVMS AXP                        0JJ     27.04.xx        OPS5

 PASCAL
DEC PASCAL OpenVMS AXP                          098     25.11.xx        PASCAL
DEC PASCAL OpenVMS VAX                          126     25.11.xx        PASCAL
 
 PCA                       
DIGITAL Performance and Coverage Analyzer (Alpha)       0W3   42.29.xx   PCA 
DIGITAL Performance and Coverage Analyzer (VAX)         119   26.76.xx   PCA 
 
 PHIGS                    
DEC PHIGS Development OpenVMS VAX               0KB     29.38.xx        PHIGS
DEC PHIGS Development OpenVMS AXP               0A6     44.45.XX        PHIGS

 PHIGS-RUNTIME
DEC PHIGS Runtime OpenVMS VAX                   VK1     29.38.xx  PHIGS-RUNTIME
DEC PHIGS Runtime OpenVMS AXP                   0A7     44.45.xx  PHIGS-RUNTIME

 PHIGS-RUNTIME-UI-JAPAN    
 PHIGS-UI-JAPANESE        

 RMSJNL
RMS Journaling OpenVMS AXP                      0VH     47.03.xx        RMSJNL
RMS Journaling OpenVMS VAX                      VDV     27.58.xx        RMSJNL
 
 RTR-CL                    
DEC Reliable Trans Rtr Clnt OpenVMS VAX         XNL     34.30.xx        RTR-CL
DEC Reliable Trans Rtr Clnt OpenVMS AXP         2AR     51.04.xx        RTR-CL
 
 RTR-SVR                  
DEC Reliable Ttans Svr OpenVMS VAX              XNK     34.30.XX       RTR-SVR
DEC Reliable Trans Rtr Svr OpenVMS AXP          2AQ     51.04.XX       RTR-SVR 
 
 SLS
Storage Library System for OpenVMS Alpha (Server)0YP    29.67.xx     SLS 
Storage Library System for OpenVMS VAX (Server)  0L7    29.67.xx     SLS

 SLS-ACS                   
Storage Library Sys ACS OpenVMS AXP             0YR     29.67.xx     SLS-ACS
Storage Library Sys ACS OpenVMS VAX             MW1     29.67.xx     SLS-ACS
 
 SLS-REMOTE               
Storage Library System for OpenVMS Alpha (Remote)0YQ    29.67.xx     SLS-REMOTE
Storage Library System for OpenVMS VAX (Remote)  YE8    29.67.xx     SLS-REMOTE

 SQL-DEV
DEC SQL Development for OpenVMS AXP             2PV     52.91.xx     SQL-DEV

 SSU                       
Session Support Utility OpenVMS AXP             2T7     27.79.xx        SSU
Session Support Utility OpenVMS VAX             VE3     27.79.xx        SSU

 UCX                      
DEC TCP/IP Client Upgrade OVMS VAX              0PJ     46.46.xx        UCX
DEC TCP/IP Client Upgrade OVMS AXP              0PH     46.46.xx        UCX
DEC TCP/IP Services OpenVMS AXP                 0LX     46.46.xx        UCX
DEC TCP/IP Services OpenVMS VAX                 VHR     25.A4.xx        UCX
 
 VAXSET
DECset OpenVMS VAX                              965     27.07.xx        VAXSET
DECset OpenVMS AXP                              MUP     42.29.xx        VAXSET
 
 VMS-UI-JAPANESE           

 VMSCLUSTER               
VMS Cluster Software for OpenVMS AXP            MUZ     41.68.xx    VMSCLUSTER

 VOLSHAD
Volume Shadowing OpenVMS VAX                    AB2     27.29.xx       VOLSHAD
Volume Shadowing OpenVMS AXP                    2A1     47.04.xx       VOLSHAD
 
 X25                       
X.25 OpenVMS AXP                                0TH     47.37.xx        X25

 X25-CLIENT              
DEC X.25 Client OpenVMS AXP                     0TW     46.37.xx     X25-CLIENT

 X500-ADMIN-FACILITY
DEC x.500 Admin Facility OVMS VAX        0P5     40.77.xx X500-ADMIN-FACILITY
DEC x.500 Admin Facility OVMS AXP        2P0     40.77.xx X500-ADMIN-FACILITY
 
 X500-DIRECTORY-SERVER
DEC x.500 Directory Svc OVMS VAX         0P4     40.77.xx X500-DIRECTORY-SERVER
DEC x.500 Directory Svc OVMS AXP         2NZ     40.77.xx X500-DIRECTORY-SERVER
 


Section 3: Information
1. Where can I get OpenVMS documentation?

   The first place to start in your search for documentation should most likely
   be the "OpenVMS documentation website" at:
	http://www.openvms.compaq.com:8000/


2. Where can I get Documentation on the Hardware?
3. What books do you recommend for a beginning user?
4. What books do you recommend for a Systems Manager?
5. What books do you recommend for getting started programming?
6. What USENET newsgroups are available?

   The best Newsgroup to ask general OpenVMS questions is comp.os.vms, however
   a near complete list includes the following:

	comp.os.vms		DEC's VAX* line of computers & VMS.    
  	comp.org.decus 		Digital Equipment Computer Users' Society
				newsgroup
        comp.sys.dec		Discussions about DEC computer systems.
	comp.sys.dec.micro	DEC Micros (Rainbow, Professional 350/380).
	vmsnet.alpha		Alpha AXP architecture, systems, porting, etc.
	vmsnet.mail.pmdf	PMDF email system, gatewayed to ipmdf mailing
				list.
	vmsnet.internals	VMS internals, MACRO-32, Bliss, &c; gateway
				w/MACRO32.
	vmsnet.mail.misc	Other electronic mail software.
	vmsnet.mail.mx		MX email system, gatewayed to MX mailing list.
	vmsnet.misc		General VMS topics not covered elsewhere.
	vmsnet.networks.desktop.misc		Other desktop integration 
						software.
	vmsnet.networks.desktop.pathwork	DEC Pathworks desktop
						integration.
	vmsnet.networks.management.decmc	DECmcc and related software.
	vmsnet.networks.management.misc		Other network management
						solutions.
	vmsnet.networks.misc			General networking topics not
						covered elsewhere.
	vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.cmu-tek		CMU-TEK TCP/IP package; gateway
						cmu-openvms-ip.
	vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.misc		Other TCP/IP solutions for VMS.
	vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.tcpware		Process Software's TCPWARE
						TCP/IP software.
	vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.ucx		DEC's VMS/Ultrix Connection
						(TCP/IP for VMS).
	vmsnet.networks.tcp-ip.wintcp		The Wollongong Group's WIN-TCP
						TCP/IP software.
	vmsnet.sdk.openvms.fieldtest
	vmsnet.sysmgt				VMS system management.

   Do not be surprised if your ISP does not carry all the groups on this list. 
   In my case I had to specifically request that they add the vmsnet.* 
   hierarchy, and a few other groups that I needed access to.  Obviously it
   helps if you have a good ISP that is willing to listen to requests.


7. Where can I get information on porting UNIX apps to OpenVMS?