Okay, so I picked up an HP 9000/345 (and a /310) and an HP-IB HD unit with 3 5.25" FH hard drives in it. And I've got an HP-IB cable. So, what else do I need to get a unix-ish box up and running? Note, the HD was not purchased from the same place as the 9000, so the chances of it having a valid OS on it are slim. I did come across the HP9000 FAQ, but it doesn't really address my situation. As I understand it, I can run either HP-UX or NetBSD, of which the latter is the more affordable option? So, any tips on what to do next (aside from hooking them together and turning them on to check for smoke leaks) would be greatly appreciated. --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad roger(a)sinasohn.com that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.sinasohn.com/