[Simh] EXT :Re: OpenVMS 7.3 and Python

[Hittner, David T [US] (MS)]

If you can’t find Python satisfaction with OpenVMS VAX, you could try OpenVMS Alpha using the free Alpha emulator FreeAXP (http://www.migrationspecialties.com/FreeAXP.html) since your real Alphas are too noisy/hungry. You can either use the Alpha licenses from your hardware Alphas or get new Hobbyist Alpha licenses.

Good luck with finding a version of Python that works for you!

Dave

From: Simh [mailto:simh-bounces at trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Gary Lee Phillips
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 10:32 PM
To: simh at trailing-edge.com
Subject: EXT :Re: [Simh] OpenVMS 7.3 and Python

Thanks to Dave L and Dave H for the suggestions.
Yes, I see python 1.4 (or maybe 1.5, the notes are not clear) on the decus disks. That might do, though I was rather hoping for a 2.x version. Python 2.5 appears on the next decus distribution, but only for Alpha and Integrity, so that upgrade must have been where the port to VAX failed.
I have two hardware Alphas here, but they are in a closet and not in use because of the fan noise and high current consumption. As my usage is purely hobbyist now, I generally use SimH VAX instead.
I'll see if the 1.4 version will work for me.
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