OpenVMS Hobbyist Multia Support

This document provides instructions for hobbyists looking to install OpenVMS on the Digital Multia workstation, a system originally designed for Windows/NT.

Key areas covered include: - SRM Firmware: Necessary procedures for updating the console firmware using an automated process. - Hardware Requirements: Guidance on RAM, disk storage, and the critical importance of vertical positioning for proper cooling. - Boot Floppy Creation: Detailed, multi-method instructions for creating the required installation floppy disk, whether using an existing OpenVMS system, a Windows-based PC with the RAWRITE utility, or a UN*X system. - Installation: General steps to initiate the OpenVMS installation once the system firmware is updated and the boot media is prepared.