[Simh] Where are the .dsk files?

Joseph Quigley cpu.crazy at gmail.com
Thu Dec 8 12:26:47 EST 2005


>
> Maybe current SIMH users can supply you with their files, but
> basically, these files are created on the fly as you attach the
> respective disk drives to SIMH. So the flow of operation looks like:
>
>   * start SIMH, attach some disk. (This'll create empty files large
>     enough to hole the whole contents of such a disk.)
>   * boot the CPU, install some operating system. (You can eg. boot off
>     a CD-ROM, network or virtual paper-punch readers. During the
>     operating system's installation, your .dsk file fills with data).
>   * Shutdown your operating system, exit SIMH, your .dsk file is
>     ready.
>
> MfG, JBG
>

Ok, thank you. Now my latest question (sorry) is:
Where do I find documentation on how to boot the OSes? I couldn't figure out
anything from the /usr/share/doc/simh files or the FAQ.

--
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Those who understand binary and those who don't.
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