[Simh] Installing RSX-11M Plus 4.6 BL87 disk package

[Johnny Billquist]

Hi.

On 2016-05-26 03:36, Tim Stark wrote:
> Johnny,
>
> Yeah. I found installation guides and tapes on BITSAVERS archive.  I was now able install RSX-11M Plus v4.6 system from two BB-J0830-01 distribution tapes.  Also I found some mail archives from SIMH mailing list by searching.

Ecellent!

> Also, I tried to download BQTCP.TAP but it did not work. I was told 'not allowed'.  I was able download BQTCP.DSK without any problem.  How do I install BQTCP?

The tape file is a RSX virtual device file. You cannot get it unless you 
are running BQTCP FTP, so that it can be transferred in native mode. 
These files are a bit peculiar in their format, and FTP in general do 
not have the ability to transport such files. So if you try in non-RSX 
mode, you'll just get an error trying.

As for installation, there is a document along with the distribution, 
but in short, just run @[IP]IPGEN on the device where you have the 
distribution, and answer the questions. Should not be too complicated, 
but I am aware that the installation is a bit primitive with some rough 
edges. I'm always happy receive any feedback, which can help me improve 
both documentation and installation.

> I will figure out how to install DECnet11 for RSX11M+ 4.6.

You probably want DECnet as well, yes, although BQTCP can run with the 
XE: device driver as well, if you have a Unibus system.

	Johnny

>
> Thanks again,
> Tim Stark
>
> -----Original Message-----
>> The obvious first question is - what is your distribution media?
>>
>> Feel free to ask anything RSX related. I think I can answer most of it. :-)
>>
>> 	Johnny
>
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