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From: lark@tivoli.UUCP (Lar Kaufman)
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Subject: Call for Discussion - creation of comp.os.coherent
Keywords: coherent,Version 7,ISA
Message-ID: <319@tivoli.UUCP>
Date: 24 Jan 91 23:18:04 GMT
Followup-To: news.groups
Organization: Tivoli Systems Inc., Austin, TX
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This is a call for discussion of the proposed formation of a 
newsgroup for the Coherent operating system.  This newsgroup 
logically fits in the newsgroup hierarchy under the name 
comp.os.coherent and that is the proposed name for the group
subject to discussion in news.groups.  I propose that the 
group should be unmoderated, in the fashion of similar groups
such as comp.os.xinu and comp.os.minix. 

The reason for this proposal is that Coherent is a significant 
development in the UNIX(tm) community, as an inexpensive OS 
similar to Version 7 Unix that runs on ISA architecture (AT-bus)
personal computers.  While Coherent shares many of the same 
features of XINU and Minix, it also has unique characteristics 
related particularly to its C compiler, its UUCP implementation, 
and its device driver toolkit that indicate a need for net 
discussion among users to their benefit.  Note: While Coherent 
is a commercial product, this proposal was initiated without 
consultation with any representative or employee of the company
that developed and is marketing Coherent.  It is not intended 
that this newsgroup should be an organ of support for the 
developer, but that the needs and interests of the user of 
the Coherent product shall be furthered by this newsgroup.

Discussion of this proposal shall continue for 30 days on news.groups
and on or about February 24, I will issue a Call for Votes to the 
groups that have received this announcement, along with instructions 
for casting votes and a schedule for the voting period.  

Thank you for your attention and interest.

-lar 

-- 
Lar Kaufman            I would feel more optimistic about a bright future
(voice) 512-329-2455   for man if he spent less time proving that he can
(fax)   512-329-2755   outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness 
lark@tivoli.com        and respecting her seniority.  - E.B. White