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From: cmj851@csc.anu.oz (Richard Walker)
Newsgroups: comp.os.minix
Subject: Three questions (Compatibility, 3.5" disks, Availability)
Summary: Three questions (Compatibility, 3.5" disks, Availability)
Message-ID: <2690.26d3c865@csc.anu.oz>
Date: 23 Aug 90 12:13:25 GMT
Reply-To: walrmath@fac3.anu.oz.au
Organization: Computer Services, Australian National University
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Has anyone tried Minix on an Amstrad PPC640 (the portable, not to be
confused with a PC1640)?  I'm not concerned
about the CPU, BIOS, etc. (as they are all PC compatible) but rather
that Minix appears to rely on a particular disk controller.

Also, the computer uses 3.5" 720K disks.  I can probably have 5.25" disks
converted here, but it would be more convenient to get them in 3.5"
format.  Can Prentice-Hall supply them?

Lastly, the monthly `frequently asked questions' posting to this group
lists addresses for Prentice-Hall in England, Holland, etc.  Is there
an Australian address?

Thanks in advance.
-- 
Richard Walker                            (walrmath@fac3.anu.oz.au)
Centre for Mathematical Analysis
The Australian National University
GPO Box 4, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia