[Info-vax] VMS Operator Panel ('glass terminal') not VT-compatible?

[smithfarm]

> I think that both of these devices -- I prefer the Sparetimegizmo as
> it will take input from a real LK layout keyboard -- could be made to
> operate more like VTs if their respective designers/developers were
> willing to spend a bit more serious the time on the firmware.

No doubt. Perhaps if a rich patron offered a couple grand to sweeten
the pot . . .

> I'm looking for a flat (really really flat) monitor screen.  About a
> 17" to 19" really flat (like the screen of my 17" Apple MacBook Pro)
> to work into a more portable version of a VT525.  I've already cani-
> balized another VT525 base, laid some components flatter and devised
> a really low profile power-supply.  My goal is to put the whole kit
> in less than an inch, so if you know of a source for such a VGA-like
> flat-screen, let me know.

It's a good idea and I will keep an eye out, but don't hold your
breath. The LCDs I tried (all two or three of them) looked awful with
the VT525, which according to the datasheet puts out 800 pixels by 480
scan lines. I did not try a 800x600 monitor, though.