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The Question is: Hi, We have the following DEC ALPHA machines setup and would like to know if these machines are compatible to migrate to the new OS that you are creating . Open VMS or True64 Unix or Linux. (They are currently running DIGITAL UNIX , kind of very old. Would like to upgrade them at the earliest.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Work Station Model : DEC 3000 SERIES, MODEL 300/300L AXP Server Model : DEC 2100 Server, MODEL 500MP - Alpha AXP family Uses DEC chip 21064, has singe processor at present RAM 128 MB Hard disktype: Up to 16,3.5 in high performance disk drives may be configured in BA740 pedestal enclosure . HD model RZ28 VA. Processor Speed 190 MHz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please let me know at the earliest as to what options we have and the prices involved. I am looking at 100 user license. Thanks. Phani . Kappa Qwest. The Answer is : As of this writing (in June 2001), the current OpenVMS Alpha release is OpenVMS Alpha V7.3, and information on new work and new releases is available at the OpenVMS website -- look for the OpenVMS Roadmap, as referenced in the OpenVMS FAQ. For OpenVMS (as you have reached the OpenVMS Wizard), these systems are very old and very slow, but these systems are still supported by present OpenVMS releases. You will want to contact a Tru64 UNIX or a Linux Wizard for any Tru64 UNIX or Linux questions you might have. Given the great age and the relatively low performance of these two systems, you may well be served by acquiring a rather more recent new or used system -- the AlphaServer DS10 series performance will greatly exceed the aggregate performance of these two systems. For pricing and ordering and availability, please contact your Compaq reseller or your Compaq representative.
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