Hobbyist DECnet Network - Update

[Tim]

>I think rcp is part of the root install.  It was for 4.3 on the vax
>anyway.  I could swear I did this for 2.11 also but I have used scsi.

I will check.

>Basically all you need to do is bring up the interface with
>ifconfig and then rcp the tar file

Where am I rcp'ing it from?  The 11 is not connected to a network
at least not yet.  The linux box is standalone too.

>Slightly more detail- make sure the ethernet is at a 'standard' >address; if it is the kernel will find it when it probes at boot >time- ifconfig the interface  (i.e. ifconfig qe0 192.168.0.1).

I believe it is set for the standard addresses.

>Create the file system on the partition you want and mount it(this >may take a little study.  Presuably you've got "/" created and >loaded.

Yes, I have "/".  I believe "/usr" exists too, but is mostly empty or
is completely empty.

>Rcp the tar file to the mounted partition.  This might take a little >linux goofying around, as you'll be root on the 11.  So in /root on >the  linux box you'll have to create a .rhosts.

I will look into this.  Thanks.
  Tim R

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