[Simh] Hardware Requirements

[Christian Brunschen]

How about one of the Plug computers – SheevaPlug, GuruPlug or similar? Have a look at somewhere like http://www.plugcomputer.org/ for pointers to different models, manufacturers & suppliers.

Best wishes,

// Christian Brunschen

On Dec 7, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Dave wrote:

> What about using a thin client such as a neoware box. These are available for peanuts on e-bay (perhaps not in SE land, but cheap) and I am sure one would run a cut-down Linux and SIMH from flash. e.g.
>  
> http://guru3.net/?Flexy
>  
> Despite what it says here they do have a small fan on board but are very quiet
>  
> Dave.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: simh-bounces at trailing-edge.com [mailto:simh-bounces at trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Claremont
> Sent: 07 December 2010 02:55
> To: Pontus; simh at trailing-edge.com
> Subject: Re: [Simh] Hardware Requirements
> 
> For a PDP-11 emulation, something as simple as an Atom processor would do the job.  I would recommend a dual-core processor simply to provide better overall    performance.
> 
> Bruce C.
> 
> At 04:20 PM 12/6/2010, Pontus wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> I just joined the list, this is my first post :)
>> 
>> I was wondering, what are the hardware requirements of simh? What kind of CPU would be necessary to emulate a PDP-15 at or over its real world speed?
>> 
>> The reason I'm asking is that I want to build a small system to interface with PDP-15 panel. I'm looking at the beagleboard, but wouldn't mind something simpler and/or cheaper.
>> 
>> Kind Regards,
>> Pontus.
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