Looking for RRD42 driver for work and play

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From: robbie
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 07:57

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Howdy!

I am currently using a VAXstation 3100 model 38 running VMS V5.5. Connected
to this, I have a CD drive (RRD42) which was purchased for the purpose of
allowing us to access our CONDIST CDs. I also have a copy of Joe Meadows
CD player which is similar to the DEC supplied example program DECW$CD_PLAYER.
However, to use these together I have to disable the loading of the device
drive for the CD drive and connect the device via sysgen as GKA500:. This
allows me to use it as an audio CD player but not as a disk drive. Is there
another driver available, or does someone have the know-how but not the
inclination to patch the current drivers (I have the source listings! Am I
allowed to patch them?) so that I can use the drive for both work and play
without a reboot? Is it possible to unload a device driver? Is it possible
to load two device drivers for the one device? Any answers would be
appreciated!

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From: robbie@winkle.bhpese.oz.au
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Subject: Looking for RRD42 driver for work and play
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Date: 22 Jul 92 17:57:49 +1000
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