If you can’t find Python satisfaction with OpenVMS VAX, you could try OpenVMS Alpha using the free Alpha emulator FreeAXP (http://www.migrationspecialties.com/FreeAXP.html) since your real Alphas are too noisy/hungry. You can either use the Alpha licenses from your hardware Alphas or get new Hobbyist Alpha licenses.
Good luck with finding a version of Python that works for you! Dave From: Simh [mailto:simh-boun...@trailing-edge.com] On Behalf Of Gary Lee Phillips Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 10:32 PM To: simh@trailing-edge.com Subject: EXT :Re: [Simh] OpenVMS 7.3 and Python Thanks to Dave L and Dave H for the suggestions. Yes, I see python 1.4 (or maybe 1.5, the notes are not clear) on the decus disks. That might do, though I was rather hoping for a 2.x version. Python 2.5 appears on the next decus distribution, but only for Alpha and Integrity, so that upgrade must have been where the port to VAX failed. I have two hardware Alphas here, but they are in a closet and not in use because of the fan noise and high current consumption. As my usage is purely hobbyist now, I generally use SimH VAX instead. I'll see if the 1.4 version will work for me.
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