🚀 go-pugleaf

This is my first posting to this newsgroup so I hope this is appropriate.

I am curious which operating systems DEC plans to put on which
machines.  I understand that the "alpha chip" will be able to run 
OSF/1, OpenVMS and Windows NT.  What I want to know is will the same
physical machine be capable of running any one of the three?  In other 
words could I buy an alpha workstation, load OSF/1 on it and then later
decide I would rather use that machine to run OpenVMS  (ie. take off
OSF/1 and load OpenVMS).  Could I do the same for Windows NT?  Would
the peripherals, memory etc. be a problem?  My understanding is that 
OSF/1 and OpenVMS will be interchangable but Windows NT may not be.  
I further understand that the Windows NT portability is a 
"marketing issue" which was still under consideration.  I was also 
informed that I should voice my opinion to DEC...so here goes.

I think it would be a very strong and positive strategic statement for
DEC to have one box capable of running all THREE operating systems!
What other workstation would be able to boast such flexibility?
I am not interested in starting a flame war (especially at my own 
expense!) but am interested in other peoples views on this issue.  
I am especially interested in what DEC has to say.

Thanks in advance to any input you can provide!

Livia


Disclaimer:

  1.  I do not claim to be a computer expert, so if I am out in   
      left field on this one please ignore this posting.

  2.  I have no clue what my employers views are, so I could not
      possibly be voicing them.