FreeVMS

It really doesn't matter if it makes sense or not. If it's something that is already underway, then I'd like to assist. If not, then I'd like to start working on it. It's my time and computing equipment, anyway. I really don't care if anyone thinks it makes sense or not. Originally I was asking if anyone had dealings with people who were involved in such an undertaking. I didn't buy an 11/780 to sit around and look pretty. With time and electricity permitting, I intend to actually learn from it. I'll probably spend more time on my 11/750 for obvious budgetary and cooling reasons, though. - OpenVMS is complete. Reimplementing even only a limited subset of VMS would Difficulty of re-implementation has no effect whatsoever on this. This is a hobby isn't it? If not, why don't we all just junk these old computers and get new ones. After all, new computers are much faster and can play the newest games, right? If difficulty was the reason for not doing something, then we all must be crazy for spending our time with these old computers. Port what UNIX apps? Other than starting with a UNIX-based kernel, the goal would be to run VMS apps, not UNIX apps. In a few years from now, FreeVMS 0.x may be the only VMS around..... I don't care about enhancing the world with a new OS. That's what Linux and the BSD's are for. Again, I really don't care if anyone wants to help, or if anyone even thinks this is a good idea. Having others support this means nothing to me as well. I was just wondering if anyone else has tried this. Hans, did you read my original post? I already have VMS, and several VAXen. If you were to check with my orignal post, and substitute "NetBSD" for "FreeBSD" you would see I want to accomplish. There are several reasons why this is a good idea in MY opinion. Some are only good reasons for me, others could be helpful to the classic community. How much longer is Compaq going to keep OpenVMS alive? I think it's days are numbered. Why port a 20+ year old OS to the Itanium? I know Compaq says they are doing it, but will anyone put money down on it? How many? Too many IS weenies seem to think that Windows 2000 will solve most of the world's problems anyway. What chance does VMS have against this? Heck, Compaq has pissed away everything else they gained from DEC...... Anybody who thinks OpenVMS will be viable 10 years from now needs to visit a psychiatrist. Just my opinion.... - Matt Matthew Sell Programmer On Time Support, Inc. www.ontimesupport.com (281) 296-6066 Join the Metrology Software discussion group METLIST! http://www.ontimesupport.com/cgi-bin/mojo/mojo.cgi "One World, One Web, One Program" - Microsoft Promotional Ad "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer" - Adolf Hitler Many thanks for this tagline to a fellow RGVAC'er...