[Info-vax] DEC Multia (UDB) issues

[MG]

On 18-10-2011 8:34, Hans Vlems wrote:
> You need the patch kit on separate media, so if the floppy is out why
> not burn a cd with the required files?
> Use LD to create a disk image, and burn that image.


How am I supposed to do a foreign boot (via ">>>> BOOT DKA`nnn`,DVA0
-FLAGS 0,8000") like that?  Because that seems the whole idea.  Or, is
media swapping possible?


> I can't remember what model floppy is used in the Multia, the Systems
> and Options guide might be helpful.
> I don't think DEC built a floppydrive just for the Multia so a drive
> from another Alpha might just work and even fit inside!

I think you missed the part where I said I don't have another Alpha...

  - MG