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VAX Last modified: Thursday, October 30, 2003
Short for Virtual Address eXtension, Digital Equipment Corporation's successor to its PDP-11 line of minicomputers. As its name implies, VAX systems feature an operating system -- VMS -- that supports virtual memory. The VAX was introduced in 1977 and reached its pinnacle of success in the mid-1980s. It has been eclipsed by RISC -based workstations, including DEC's own line of Alpha stations.
Compaq Home Page Compaq's home page provides links to company information and news, products, services, support and training, careers, alliances, partners, and worldwide offices. History of the VAX and VMS. Here's an overview of the history of VAX and its operating system, VMS. Includes pictures.	Related Categories Servers Workstations Related Terms DEC LAT minicomputer VMS Shopping VAX Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Pets 0 Store Offers Musical Instruments 1 Store Offers Software 0 Store Offers Security Systems and Surveillance 0 Store Offers