Posted by
Chris Muller on
Nov 01, 2011; 2:09pm
URL: http://spssx-discussion.165.s1.nabble.com/Converting-SPSS-v4-1-VAX-VMS-sys-files-tp4941784p4955303.html
On Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:25:50 -0400, Matthew Maenner <
[hidden email]>
wrote:
>Our research group recently re-discovered two very old SPSS .sys files
from
>studies conducted 15 years ago. I am writing to ask for advice and/or help
>on converting these files into a modern format.
>
>Each .sys file is about 100 kB, and the files were created in SPSS v4.1
VMS VAX.
>
>My understanding is that either SPSS for VAX v4.1 or SPSS v4 for Alpha VMS
>could export the files into a .por file that can be read by SPSS for
Windows.
>
>Our IT person told me we have working Alpha hardware, but no SPSS software
>or license key.
>
>I'd really appreciate any advice or information about where to find SPSS
>running on VAX or Alpha. I know this is something of a long shot, but we
>think the data could be very helpful.
>
>Sincerely,
>Matt
>
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Are the files on tape? If on disk, could you send me a copy? Either way,
I'd be happy to have a look. I'm familiar with VMS backup tape format, and
I've recently converted some even older mainframe SPSS files. (I know the
big/little endian issues etc.) But maybe I can make some sense of the
files without a big deal. Happy to do a free look-see.
regards, Chris
www.mullermedia.com
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