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From: dag@per2.UUCP (Daniel A. Glasser)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.dec.micro
Subject: VENIX, Hard Disks, RAM expansion
Keywords: VENIX Rainbow Hard Disks Getty RAM
Message-ID: <850@per2.UUCP>
Date: 28 Apr 89 18:48:49 GMT
Organization: Persoft Inc., Madison, WI
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I have just inherited a DEC Rainbow 100+ (no graphics, 512kb, 10mb
winchester, rx50 drives) with VENIX installed.  VenturCom no longer
sells or supports VENIX-86 for the Rainbow.

I have some questions that someone out there on the net may be
able to answer --

  o What would be involved in replacing the 10mb RD51 with a larger drive?
    Will VENIX support a larger drive?  Up to how large?

  o How much RAM can I put on this system?  How is the RAM expansion done?

  o Does anyone know how to activate the GETTY on the comm port under
    VENIX?  I would like to be able to dial in.

  o Where does one get parts/software for this machine?

  o I've seen talk of a '286 upgrade for this beast...  How much does
    it cost, and is it worth it?  Is there a Un*x flavor that runs on
    it?

  o How much can I expect to pay for a graphics upgrade w/o color
    monitor?

Please send me mail if you have any answers to these questions.  I'll
summarize if there is enough demand.
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    Daniel A. Glasser                           One of those things that goes
    uwvax!per2!dag                              "BUMP!!!(ouch)" in the night. 
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