In case the CHM does not want the DPS-6 but you do, let
me know. GCOS
(the OS for the DPS-6) was inspired by Multics. Some information here:
http://wombat.doc.ic.ac.uk/foldoc/foldoc.cgi?GCOS
Keep in mind that there are different flavors of GCOS, with probably
the main thing in common being the letters "GCOS". Interesting link
above, it lists GCOS-64 as being inspired by Multics, and was a
32-bit OS. GCOS-6 is totally different and for the 16-bit systems.
...and here:
http://perso.club-internet.fr/febcm/english/gcos_6_products.htm
So it could be a fun machine to hack on if you have the room.
What I'd *really* like is to get my hands on the DPS-6 emulator that
runs on at least HP-UX 8 (HP 9000-750). Just over ten years I helped
move setup from DPS-6's to such 4 HP 9000-750's running the emulator
for most things.
I'd be even more interested in a DPS-8 emulator with a copy of
GCOS-8, as I used to work as a Systems Analyst on 4 CPU DPS-8
installation.
Zane
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