Wondering which OS to use (PDP-8/A)

[Ethan Dicks]

On 10/22/05, Johnny Billquist <bqt at update.uu.se> wrote:
> > You may or may not have an RL boot PROM in your KM8AA, but if you
> > don't, you can always key in the RL bootstrap by hand.
>
> I'm not even sure they exist. Anyone have boot roms for RL?

I do.

> I'm using an RL02 with my PDP8, and have for ages.

Good to know.  I was aware that there was a driver, but back when I
was using my PDP-8 everyday (1986-1988), I couldn't afford an RL02.  I
did pony up $600 for an RL8A, but RL02 drives at the time were over
$1000.  ISTR paying about $150 for an RL01.

-ethan