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From: n138ct@tamuts.tamu.edu (Brent Burton)
Newsgroups: comp.os.os9
Subject: Request for info regarding OS9 on PT68K
Keywords: pt68k
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Date: 25 Jan 91 22:35:53 GMT
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I am currently looking at the PT68K (4) system.  In the information
Peripheral Technology sent me, they described rather quickly OS9.
They said it was a UNIX-type OS, and that it was quick, small
and efficient.

It sounds good.  However, I'd like to hear some users' opinions on
it:
   How similar to UNIX is it?
   Can you easily port UNIX programs?
      Typically, what changes the most? (I/O, I guess?)
   What type of development tools does it come with(besides C)?
   How large is the complete OS on the hard drive?
   Source available?
   Are modifications to the kernel allowed? (by relinking, etc)

I have MINIX on my mac and I know of someone who is porting it to the
pt68k.  I'd also like to use it (since I already have it), but if
OS9 is so much better, I might use it instead.

Thanks for your time and comments.
             +----------------------+------------------------+
             | Brent Burton         | n138ct@tamuts.tamu.edu |
             | Computer Sci/Physics +------------------------+
             | Texas A&M University | brentb@nuchat.UUCP     |