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The DECstation was a brand of computers used by DEC, and refers to three distinct lines of computer systems—the first released in 1978 as a word processing system, and the latter (more widely known) two both released in 1989. These comprised a range of computer workstations based on the [[MIPS]] architecture and a range of PC compatibles. The MIPS-based workstations ran [[Ultrix]], a DEC-proprietary version of [[UNIX]].
 
 
== DECstation 3100 and DECstation 2100 ==
 
 
 
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The '''DECstation''' was a brand of computers used by [[Digital Equipment Corporation|DEC]], and refers to three distinct lines of computer systems—the first released in 1978 as a [[word processor|word processing]] system, and the latter (more widely known) two both released in 1989. These comprised a range of computer [[workstation]]s based on the [[MIPS]] architecture and a range of [[IBM-compatible PC|PC compatibles]]. The MIPS-based workstations ran [[Ultrix]], a DEC-proprietary version of [[UNIX]].
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== DECstation 3100 and DECstation 2100 ==
  
 
The 3100 was known as PMAX and the 2100 as PMIN.
 
The 3100 was known as PMAX and the 2100 as PMIN.
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They can be emulated well by [[GXemul]].
 
They can be emulated well by [[GXemul]].
  
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==See also==
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* [[Rainbow 100]]
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[[Category: DEC Personal Computers]]

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DECstation 3100 "PMAX"
DECstation-5000-200-hdr-0a.jpg
DECstation 500/200 with cover removed
Manufacturer: DEC
Year Introduced: 11 January 1989
Clock Speed: 16.67 MHz
Memory Size: 4 to 24 MB
CPU: R2000 MIPS

The DECstation was a brand of computers used by DEC, and refers to three distinct lines of computer systems—the first released in 1978 as a word processing system, and the latter (more widely known) two both released in 1989. These comprised a range of computer workstations based on the MIPS architecture and a range of PC compatibles. The MIPS-based workstations ran Ultrix, a DEC-proprietary version of UNIX.

DECstation 3100 and DECstation 2100

The 3100 was known as PMAX and the 2100 as PMIN.

Emulation

They can be emulated well by GXemul.

See also