[Info-vax] Synch-On-Green Graphics, Adapters

[David Froble]

maltboy20 at gmail.com wrote:
> Ok, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything obvious.  It seems
> as if they should be outputting something...
> 
> Plans are in the works to replace the systems requiring this gear in the next
> two years.  80% of the functionality of the program can be performed on a
> windows-type PC, but the VAX stations are able to perform certain
> functionality that it is not worth trying to modify and recompile and test
> the original software.

It sounds as if you have sources that you could re-compile?

You don't mention the application, nor whether the graphical monitors are required.

My experiences are that moving code from VAX to Alpha, and to the itanic, is 
mainly re-compile, link, and run.

If you wish to consider some HW upgrades, perhaps talk to David Turner at Island 
Computers.  He may have some Alphas with graphics.  He has a bunch (he claims) 
of itanics, which may be able to be configured for graphics, don't know, and 
perhaps it will cost less to upgrade now.

I may have one of the SOG adapter cables laying around, I'd have to look.

For the 10base2 stuff, a "T" with two terminators will work.  It's been so long, 
I don't know what will work with 10base5.  Actually, I may have some terminators 
laying around, I'd have to search.