[Info-vax] OSes

[Bill Cunningham]

    For usage with simh and the internet I have been looking for the 
simplest DEC system to use. Open vms looks complicated. But if thaat's the 
best it's worth learning. I need windows, DECwindows is available. I need 
TCP/IP and that's available too. Now RSX-11 and RSTS/E and RT-11 OS8 TOPS-20 
all look complicated too. Are they worth my time with what I want. VMS seems 
to be popular. I have even looked at non-DEC OSes like ITS and a "compatible 
time sharing" system.

    Do any of these mentioned OSes have DEC windows? Other of course than 
VMS. ITS looked like the simplest but it's MIT. If I need VMS I can get a 
manual and help. That's good too. DECnets might be something to look at.

    Is RSX-11 RSTS RT-11 or an other DEC easier in syntax?

Bill