OpenBSD/vax began in early 2000 when architecture specific code was adapted
-from NetBSD's very mature port to these systems. Smaller imports still occur
-as useful changes happen in that OS. However, we are by no means wholly
+from NetBSD's very mature port to these systems, and smaller imports still
+occur as useful changes happen in that OS. However, we are by no means wholly
derivative; most of the changes below have in fact been backported to NetBSD.
The result of all this work is an OS environment that is comfortable and
familiar to any OpenBSD user.
@@ -41,12 +41,12 @@
inventory of systems
is limited. We rely on your feedback to know what is supported, and what
needs work. After you finish installing and road testing your new system,
-consider running "dmesg |mail dmesg@openbsd.org" as this helps us to
-confirm what types of hardware people are using. The machines listed on
-this page are known to be working as of the most recent snapshot.
+consider running "dmesg |mail dmesg@openbsd.org" to help us determine
+what types of hardware people are using. The machines listed on this page
+are known to be working as of the most recent snapshot.
-
+
@@ -96,20 +96,26 @@
-The current release OpenBSD/vax is 2.8; however, snapshots will be made from time to time.
+In addition to formal releases, snapshots that reflect our current work
+are available for download from the ftp mirrors,
+and a mailing has been set up at
+ vax@openbsd.org.
+For information on subscribing, simply send a message body of "help"
+to majordomo@OpenBSD.org.
-www@openbsd.org
+www@openbsd.org