[Simh] PDP for beginners

[Dave Wade]

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> From: Simh [mailto:simh-bounces at trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Pär
> Moberg
> Sent: 03 February 2018 02:26
> To: simh at trailing-edge.com
> Subject: [Simh] PDP for beginners
> 
> I am looking to put up a PDP-# machine to play with. What machine and OS
> should I use. I am looking for simple/beginner system, or as beginner it got.

I think I would start with a PDP-8. NO telnet terminal. Simple OS, lots of software and support. If you want blinken lights try one of these:-

http://obsolescence.wixsite.com/obsolescence/pidp-8-get-one

its SIMH with a nice panel

> Also, not *nix, it is still alive and therefore boring.
> Telnet terminals would be awesome but not necessary.
> //Pär (or Paer)
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Dave