[Simh] Moved my vaxuser to new standalone system and ...

[James W. Laferriere]

 	Hello Mark ,

On Tue, 3 Jul 2018, Mark Pizzolato wrote:
>>> I know some others were asking so for the record to get DECwindows
>>> running you need to install the DECwindows kit and the appropriate
>>> licence (DW-MOTIF). You also need to set the WINDOW_SYSTEM parameter
>>> in SYSGEN. This has three settings:
>>>
>>> 0 - No Window System
>>> 1 - DECwindows
>>> 2 - VWS

 	I'll have to remember this .  And a few other items I've lost along the 
way .

>>> If you want a VAX that supports the QVSS as a console then you'll need
>>> to use the VAXstation I or VAXstation II simulators (microvax1, microvax2).
>>> Matt
>>
>>  	Thank you ,  (#1, for not rubbing my nose in it) and the guidence along
>> the way .
>>
>>  	One (poss.) odd question is it possible to scale up the qvss window so
>> that it might (as close as possible) fit a new age screen ?  I understand there is
>> physical limitation in the emulation in order to maintain appropriate original
>> function .  But am hoping I might be able to scale the output for less eye abuse
>
> Well, the QVSS display has a  specific number of pixels total (1024x864).  This
> cannot be changed.  In theory, a 2X pixel size could be scaled to fit on a high
> resolution display.  We may look at that after a new batch of changes to the simh
> video functionality have been digested.  This would not be a high priority.

 	Hmmm ,  Using even fractions 1+(1/2, 1/4, 1/8)*Resolution at least shows 
a result of a pure integer number of pixels ...  Only showing 1/2 & 1/4 's . 
Very NOT sure how well those'd work out tho ...

1024*1.25 = 1280.00 (most sold monitors)
864*1.25  = 1080.00

1024*1.50 = 1536.00 (2K and above maybe)
864*1.50  = 1296.00

1024*1.75 = 1792.00 (3K iirc )
864*1.75  = 1512.00

1024*2.00 = 2048.00 (4K Definately)
864*2.00  = 1728.00

> Meanwhile, the latest code now displays a useful failure message rather than
> any SEGFAULT when the conditions you created happen.
> - Mark
 	Thank you .  I'll have to arrange for a new pull to be sent to me snail 
mail ,  I live on the far end of a very limited use link .

 		Twyl ,  JimL
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