update, etc

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diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/contents b/distrib/notes/vax/contents
index c2edf4ce4b4..eb4b4bf4688 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/contents
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/contents
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@ OpenBSDbsd
 
 OpenBSDrd
 
+OpenBSDfloppy
+
 		boot.mop	MOP-bootable image (for network installs); 
 				see below.
 
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/hardware b/distrib/notes/vax/hardware
index 4ca7c72fedc..e84582239eb 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/hardware
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/hardware
@@ -18,8 +18,9 @@ Ethernet devices:
 	- DEC SGEC 
 
 SCSI:
-	- on-board SCSI is supported on all tested systems but the
-	  VAXstation/MicroVAX 2000 and the VAX 4000/300
+	- NCR 5380 or NCR 53C9x on-board SCSI is generally supported
+	- Includes most 3100's and VAXstation 4000's, as well as the
+	  VAX 4000 10X series.
 	
 Serial ports:
 	- DZ*11 lines (also DZ*11 compatible lines on VAXstations)
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/install b/distrib/notes/vax/install
index 3eb1662f93b..e10e13b438f 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/install
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/install
@@ -1,24 +1,34 @@
 OpenBSDInstallPrelude
 
-At the moment, the only way to install OpenBSD/vax OSREV is via diskless 
-booting over an Ethernet network.  You will need both the "boot.mop" 
-image and the "bsd.rd" kernel to boot.  You will also need a machine 
-configured as a rarp, MOP, bootparam, and NFS server.  
-
-This document will give a few examples on how to set up each of these 
-services on an OpenBSD machine; if this is not enough information, 
-check out the OpenBSD manpages for rarpd(8), mopd(8), rpc.bootparamd(8), 
-bootparams(5), nfsd(8), mountd(8), and diskless(8).  Also, Brian Chase 
-<bdc@world.std.com> has written a guide for booting a VAX off of a 
-network; this was written for NetBSD/vax, but the procedure is virtually 
-identical for OpenBSD/vax, and the document covers the use of several 
-different platforms as servers.
-
+For most systems, the easiest way to install OpenBSD/vax OSREV is via
+diskless booting over an Ethernet network.  You will need both the
+"boot.mop" image and the "bsd.rd" kernel to boot.  You will also need a
+machine configured as a rarp, MOP, bootparam, and NFS server.
+
+Should your VAX have supported SCSI, however, we provide a floppy image
+that can be written onto a disk in another system, and when booted on
+the VAX will present you with the standard install prompt. If this is
+the case, you can skip ahead to the "ready to install OpenBSD" section.
+
+This document will shortly provide examples on how to set up services
+for an OpenBSD netboot server. But if more information is required,
+the following resources may be helpful:
+
+The OpenBSD manpages for rarpd(8), mopd(8), nfsd(8), mountd(8),
+rpc.bootparamd(8), bootparams(5), and diskless(8). These pages are
+available online at: <http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/man.cgi>
+
+Brian Chase <bdc@world.std.com> has written a guide for booting a VAX
+off of a network.  It was written for NetBSD/vax, but the procedure is
+virtually identical on OpenBSD, and the document covers the use of
+several different platforms as servers.
+ 
 The guide is available at:
-http://world.std.com/~bdc/projects/vaxen/VAX-netboot-HOWTO
+<http://world.std.com/~bdc/projects/vaxen/VAX-netboot-HOWTO>
+ 
+And finally, there is an OpenBSD/vax mailing list at <vax@openbsd.org>
+whose readers would generally be pleased to help.
 
-If this is your first time installing over a network it is STRONGLY
-suggested you read this guide.
 
 Configuring the Server:
 -----------------------
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/prep b/distrib/notes/vax/prep
index cca2afe5731..0b1609f5621 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/prep
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/prep
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
-VAX machines need no specific preparation before installing OpenBSD on
-them.
-
-However, since OpenBSD/vax currently only runs with a serial console,
-you might have to flip a switch on some VAXens (such as the VAXstations)
-to ensure this behaviour.
+VAX machines don't generally need any specific preparation. It's worth
+noting, however, that OpenBSD/vax currently requires a serial console,
+so on systems with graphics support (such as VAXstations), you may have
+to flip a switch in order to yield this behaviour.
diff --git a/distrib/notes/vax/whatis b/distrib/notes/vax/whatis
index c444344d147..870eff4e421 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/vax/whatis
+++ b/distrib/notes/vax/whatis
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-OpenBSD/vax OSREV is a port to the VAX series of machines manufactured
-by Digital (now Compaq).
+OpenBSD/vax OSREV is a port to the VAX series of machines, formerly
+manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation.
 
 This port is still fairly recent, and for this reason it is still quite
-"rough", although stability has greatly improved since the previous
+"rough", although many areas are greatly improved since the previous
 release.
 
 Development is ongoing, and support for a greater variety of hardware