[Info-vax] DEC Multia (UDB) issues

[MG]

On 22-8-2011 21:04, Kari Uusimäki wrote:
> Just for your information: The OpenVMS V8.3 cannot be installed on a
> Multia. The last version successfully installed is V7.3-2. That needs to
> be done by booting and installing V7.3-1 first and then upgrading to
> V7.3-2 or then you have to make a modified master V7.3-2 installation-CD
> with the additional drivers needed for the Multia.
>
> If you try to use V8.3 with the Multia drivers, you'll be in deep
> trouble. We tried it many ways, but it just doesn't work.


Thank you, that's good to know then.  (Not covered, or not so clearly,
covered by the VMS FAQ.)  This will potentially save me a lot of time,
so I really appreciate it!


> When you have installed V7.3-2 it will run fine.

I'll try that for starters.  Thanks again!

  - MG