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From: art@MITRE.ARPA (Art McClinton)
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Subject: reboot time for a Micro VAX II
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Date: Tue, 23-Sep-86 06:29:45 EDT
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Posted: Tue Sep 23 06:29:45 1986
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I do not have a micro VAX so I have difficulty in performing
a direct exp.  Question is "How long does it take to boot a Micro VAX II?"
I want to reboot a running system and continue running.  The systartup
file will only contain a few instructions. (run 3 programs).  No users
will ever be logging into this machine.  All DEC will say is it
depends on the size of your systartup command file.  That is obvious
but also leads me to believe that stories I have heard about 5-6
minute boot times are probably very realistic.  Can anyone confirm the
amount of time it takes to boot a micro vax.  Also is there anyway on
a reboot of a running system to avoid running the diagnostics
(ASSUMING THAT THEY TAKE A LARGE AMOUNT OF TIME DURING THE BOOT.)


Sincerely,

 - Arthur T. McClinton Jr. , phone: (703) 883-6356
   The MITRE Corporation, 1820 Dolley Madison Blvd.
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