[Info-vax] Why it is a good idea that OpenVMS isn't on x86-64 just yet

[John Reagan]

On Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:44:38 PM UTC-5, Johnny Billquist wrote:

> >
> > And don't forget those lovely TU58s.  You could also get an optional floating unit for native F&D (I assume most folks got the option?)
> 
> Argh! Thanks for reminding me... The onlyconsolation was that you didn't 
> use it most of the time... I can't imagine running STABACKUP from a TU58...
> 

We distributed compilers on TU58 as well as 9-track so I had to make & verify the kits on the console.