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From: bob@rel.eds.com (Bob Leffler)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec
Subject: Re: Experiences with VAXmates?
Message-ID: <469@rel.eds.com>
Date: Fri, 13-Nov-87 15:07:44 EST
Article-I.D.: rel.469
Posted: Fri Nov 13 15:07:44 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 15-Nov-87 17:07:19 EST
References: 924@sask.UUCP <7213501ADC@MSU>
Organization: Electronic Data Systems, GM Truck & Bus Account
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Summary: Vaxmate

In article <7213501ADC@MSU>, 13501adc@msu.bitnet.UUCP writes:
> I've read that a VAXmate without the Ethernet connection is pretty useless.
> An Ethernet connection to a VAX apparently allows you to remote mount disks
> for seamless use on your micro.  Without the Ethernet connection to your VAX,
> it would seem that you would be stuck with an overpriced AT clone.
>      

Even with the Ethernet connection it's questionable. If for some reason the
Vaxmate can not boot from it's floppy or hard disk, it sends a request for
service packet across the net.  Most people think that this would be a great
idea. (i.e. diskless PC)  However, DEC forgot to release the network drivers
to answer this requests.  Since each host on the net will answer with aborted 
service request packets, it doesn't take long for your net to get hosed with
unwanted packets.

DEC's answer is to wait until 2.0 of VMS Services is released in March.  You
would think that you might get a coordinated effort between the hardware and
software groups at DEC.


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Bob Leffler  -  Electronic Data Systems, GM Truck & Bus Account
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