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| 32v | |
 Logging into a 32v system | |
| Type: | Multitasking, multiuser |
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| Creator: | Bell Labs / AT&T / Western Electric |
| Architecture: | VAX, theoretically portable |
| This Version: | 1.0 (1979) |
| Date Released: | 1979 |
32v is the first 32bit version of Unix created by Bell Labs. 32v is basically a 32bit version of Seventh Edition Unix ported to the VAX. While not the first 32bit version of unix (Interdata's was), it was the most influencial. 32v could only run on the VAX-11/780 as it was the only VAX in existance at that time.
It's also worth noting that CSRG used 32v as the basis for their work on 32 bit BSD unix, starting with BSD 3.0 which was a 32v kernel with demand paged virtual memory, the BSD 2.x utilities rolled into one. Neither 32v nor BSD 3.0 include TCP/IP. Additionally AT&T used 32v as the basis for SYSIII work on both the PDP-11 & VAX. This makes 32v the 'common ancestor' of both SYSV & 4BSD. Also be sure to check out the installation instructions Setting up version 1.0 of unix/32v.
People may find the document A UNIX™ Operating System for the DEC VAX-11/780 Computer of some interest as well.
Contents
The AT&T vs BSDi/CSRG Lawsuit
Because 32v is the basis for BSD 3.0 it was also the source of contention of the lawsuit. The whole issue has been made moot since Caldera bought the rights to UNIX, and released 32v as free software.
How do I get this to run?!
Right now, you have a variety of options to run 32v on your computer:
First you can follow our guide aptly name Installing 32v on SIMH.
This guide was derived from http://zazie.tom-yam.or.jp/starunix/, And you could follow it as well.
Be sure you have the VAX-11/780 emulator from SIMH 3.8-0 or higher, if you are going to follow either of the prior links.
The last, and easier solution is available here. This is a pre-configured ready to run windows package with 32v.
Pictures of the tapes!
What Runs?
Not very much.... 32v does not provide any modern networking, and the C compiler is far from ANSI.
Games
Yes, it wouldnt be fun without games.
arithmetic backgammon bcd ching fish fortune hangman number quiz random trek wump
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