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From: pcolsen@super.ORG (Peter C Olsen)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.msdos
Subject: Should I get Coherent?
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Date: 9 Sep 90 04:37:32 GMT
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I've been following this group for some time now and I'm still
undecided about getting the new Coherent operating system from MWC.
I'm working on a limited budget and I already have Minix 1.2 --- which
unfortunately would not recognize my old hard-disk and now (with my
new hard-disk) will not even boot.  This experience has --- suffice it
to say --- jaundiced my view of minimalist Unix-based operating
systems. (But, Minix DOES have LOTS of network support.)  Now, is
Coherent worth the effort?  Does it work well on 286 machines?  Does
it work reliably with odd configurations?  Does one need to be a super
guru to make it go?  *** CAN ONE RUN DOS APPLICATIONS AS TASKS UNDER
IT? ***

In short, is it worth the time and expense?

Thanks

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