[Simh] PDP for beginners

[Mike Markowski]

On 02/03/2018 06:41 AM, Dave Wade wrote:
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> 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
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>> 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.
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> 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:-
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> http://obsolescence.wixsite.com/obsolescence/pidp-8-get-one
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> its SIMH with a nice panel
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>> 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

Here some step by step pics of mine as I built it that will give you an 
idea of the effort involved.  If you've ever built a kit, you'll find 
this is a piece of cake and a fantastic retro front end for your R-Pi!

   http://udel.edu/~mm/pidp8i/

Have fun,
Mike Markowski