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In article <1992Jul22.175749.235@winkle.bhpese.oz.au>, robbie@winkle.bhpese.oz.au writes:
> 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!
> 
You don't have to do that under VMS v5.5.  Joe's old AAAREADME was
incorrect about this.  You can get the current version of Joe's
program via anonymous ftp from ftp.spc.edu (in
[.MACRO32.SAVESETS]CD.BCK_Z) or by sending the command SEND CD in the
body of a mail message to FILESERV@WKUVX1.BITNET.

Hunter
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Hunter Goatley, VMS Systems Programmer, Western Kentucky University
goathunter@WKUVX1.BITNET, 502-745-5251