14 Jan
2009
14 Jan
'09
12:16 p.m.
On Wed, 14 Jan 2009, Curtis H. Wilbar Jr. wrote:
Brad Parker wrote:
There is another option besides "emulation", and that is for some dedicated
hobbyist(s) to build the equivalent of an XKL-1. Both Neil Franklin and
Doug Conroy have done work in this area. Neil Franklin stopped work on his
project in 2003, and I don't know the status of Doug Conroy's project.
http://neil.franklin.ch/Projects/PDP-10/
Realistically I recommend either getting an acount on one of the systems
that are on the Internet, or else buy an Atom-based motherboard and build
your own. Anything faster than about a 200Mhz PC will be fast enough, but I
like the idea of modern and low-power for something like this. Put your
favorite Linux install on there, and install KLH10. You'll want a
motherboard that allows you to dedicate an ethernet card to KLH10. I've
threatened to take a Mini-ITX board and place it inside of a VT100 for just
this purpose. With the current advances in PC parts it would be very easy.
I've also had a DECserver talking to TOPS-10 (at least I think it was -10)
under KLH10.
Zane
Yes, exactly my question.
And, as a followup, what's the chance of some of them coming up for sale?
(I'd *love* to get my hands on one)
Who wouldn't... I've wanted one since I found out about them...
however, given the # that were made.... I probably have a better
chance of finding a cheap Apple I at a yard sale... sigh...
I think that my TOPS-10/TOPS-20 fix will likely have to come from
emulation.