jaakov@WISDOM.BITNET (Jacob Levy) (03/20/86)
Expires: References: Sender: Reply-To: jaakov%wisdom.bitnet@wiscvm.arpa Followup-To: Distribution: Organization: Weizman Institute of Science, Dept. of Mathematics Keywords: Real-Subject: ULTRIX information and experiences We are in the process of acquiring a new computer for our CS Dept, and DEC have suggested that a VAX 8600 would suit our computing needs. We already have a 11/750 and 11/730 as well as several SUN2's, all of which are running Bsd 4.2 and on a local ethernet. We'd like to ask the net the following questions - 1. Are there any sites out there with experience in connecting a 8600 with ULTRIX into such a configuration? What kind of problems may be expected? 2. What is your experience with porting software from VAXen running 4.2 to ULTRIX? Is this a major problem, or is it easy? 3. What degree of compatibility exists between the newest version of ULTRIX and Bsd 4.3? 4. What is your experience with support of DEC for ULTRIX? Do they supply bug fixes and FCO's? Is there any charge for upgrades? 5. Is there anyone out there who has an ULTRIX system with source license? DEC Israel promised this as part of our deal.. Please indicate any bad experiences or problems not covered by the above questions also. Please answer by mail to me, and if there is sufficient response, I'll summarize to the net. ----J---