Vercus
Experienced Member
Hello Everyone,
I am new to the forum, but not too computers. I am 27, so I was getting started in the 80's. My first computing experience was with my Dad's Apple IIc, then later with my own DOS and Win 3.1 based PC's.
I was given a DEC VT-102 terminal in perfect working order, however I don't know how to use it. I don't have a mainframe for it, or any other DEC hardware for that matter, just a modern Win XP computer, and a few old Macs. My question is this: what do I need to get to be able to use the terminal? I love the old DEC stuff, and would really like to get a system setup. From what I have researched so far, it seems that a VAX 11/750 is a good one to use with it? However, I don't have much money, and as much as I would LOVE to get a mainframe / terminal / disk drive / tape system setup, I just don't think I could afford it.
I am eager to get it setup, as I have always liked the 80's DOS / disk based systems. The idea of having my own mainframe system with local terminal and disk storage is definitely appealing, but I don't know how to go about it, or how much it would cost.
What recommendations would you have to get up and running? Do you know of any good places to go to get some vintage computer equipment without spending a lot of money?
Thanks in advance for your help!
-Jon
I am new to the forum, but not too computers. I am 27, so I was getting started in the 80's. My first computing experience was with my Dad's Apple IIc, then later with my own DOS and Win 3.1 based PC's.
I was given a DEC VT-102 terminal in perfect working order, however I don't know how to use it. I don't have a mainframe for it, or any other DEC hardware for that matter, just a modern Win XP computer, and a few old Macs. My question is this: what do I need to get to be able to use the terminal? I love the old DEC stuff, and would really like to get a system setup. From what I have researched so far, it seems that a VAX 11/750 is a good one to use with it? However, I don't have much money, and as much as I would LOVE to get a mainframe / terminal / disk drive / tape system setup, I just don't think I could afford it.
I am eager to get it setup, as I have always liked the 80's DOS / disk based systems. The idea of having my own mainframe system with local terminal and disk storage is definitely appealing, but I don't know how to go about it, or how much it would cost.
What recommendations would you have to get up and running? Do you know of any good places to go to get some vintage computer equipment without spending a lot of money?
Thanks in advance for your help!
-Jon