Here are a selection of tarballs of some popular programs and libraries
precompile for tru64 4.0G. They may well work other versions, but I
don't have the facilities to try this. Also note that many of the
packages will probably work in other locations than /usr/local, but
this is where they were built to. You will need to update your PATH,
LD_LIBRARY_PATH and MANPATH environment variables where applicable.
gcc-3.4.6-bin-tru64-4.0G.tar.gz
- GNU C and C++ Compiler and associated libraries. Unpack into
/usr/local and add /usr/local/bin to your path. Include make, bison and
other tools.
Here is a selection of binaries for OpenVMS 7.3-2 (the latest version)
for DIGITAL VAX based machines. The binaries were compiled on the VAX
4000/90. The binaries are distributed in OpenVMS Saveset archives. You
will need to download and run the reset_backup_saveset_file_attributes.com script before unpacking the savesets.
nethack-3.4.3-OpenVMS-7.3.2-binary.sav -
A VAX version of the classic single-player text adventure. Unpack this
archive to a suitable directory and define the logical NETHACKDIR to point to it. You can then define a symbol within your login file, such as 'NETHACK == "$NETHACKDIR:NETHACK.EXE"'. See http://www.nethack.org for source distributions and other binaries.
There is a gallery of images here
(it's a bit sparse at the moment)
VAX APL 4.0
I have an interest in APL and an interest in VAXen, so VAX APL was
always going to be interesting. I'm still exploring, and would be
grateful for contact with anyone who used to use it, has manuals
(please!), or has an interest. The following help files are supplied
with VAX APL:
APL.HLP (text file) VAXAPL.HLP (text file) VAXAPL.PDF (a PDF version of the above)
If you are interested, here is a list of the DECgear I'm currently running:
Alphaserver DS10L 1U Rackmount
21164 500 Mhz Processor
512 MB RAM
160 GB IDE Hard Disk (OpenVMS Alpha 8.3)
SCSI PCI Card
DEC 3000/600 AXP Workstation
20164 175 Mhz Processor
128 MB RAM
2 x 1 GB SCSI Hard Disk (tru64 5.0c)
2 x 18 GB Quantum Atlas (tru64 4.0G &
OpenVMS Alpha 8.3 Clone)
1 x 9 GB SCSI Hard Disk (OpenVMS Alpha
8.3) here is a screenshot...
RRD43 SCSI CDROM Drive
External Digital 4/8GB DAT SCSI Tape
Drive LK421 Keyboard
21" DIGITAL-branded Monitor
An interesting report
of various parameters of this box running tru64 4.0G reveled using the
command sys_check.
DEC 3000/800 AXP Floor-standing Workstation
20164 200 Mhz Processor
128 MB RAM
1 x 2.1 GB SCSI Hard Disk (OpenVMS 8.3)
Internal 4/8 GB DAT SCSI Tape Drive
Internal Caddy loading SCSI CDROM Drive
Note: this machine isn't currently working - it starts up intermittently and also hangs intermittently.
