Since you're using the distribution kit, the answer
is no. The address
which the distribution handler (a single-port handler) expects is the
primary address, 17772150. Even if you were able to get the boot code
to read the boot block into memory, the first time the driver gets
control, it will try the default primary address and fail.
Makes sense. I'm now attempting a SYSGEN on another system in the hopes
that I can get this to work.
Even when I worked in the RT development group, I
avoided the attempt
at making bootable magtapes... But the answer is, yes... you could
make a bootable magtape (TK50). But you need to boot an RT system to
do so, so we're back to a chicken and egg problem...
I'd asked because I do have a working system, but want to move it to this
other machine, and thought it might be easier, but it sounds as if despite
the fact I could probably get it onto a Hard Drive, the disk wouldn't boot.
Zane
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