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From: waltje@uwalt.nl.mugnet.org (Fred 'The Rebel' van Kempen)
Newsgroups: comp.os.minix
Subject: Re: Minix Questions
Message-ID: <910416827@uwalt.nl.mugnet.org>
Date: 16 Apr 91 03:32:00 GMT
References: <1991Apr7.011558.90@nuchat.sccsi.com>
Organization: MicroWalt Corporation, for MINIX Software Development
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prkeen@nuchat.sccsi.com (Phillip Keen) wrote:
> Hello Minixers,
> 
> I'm about to upgrade to MINIX and would like to know,
> 
>   - Is there still any support for MINIX on 286 systems
Yes.

>   - What is the current version for 286?
1.5.10 or Advanced MINIX 1.5.10E

>   - What extensions are there available for the 286 version
Huh? What more is there except Protected mode?

>   - Is the 286 version the same version as the 386 or will
>     I be getting a slightly older version?
No, it's the same for PM.  The 386 Native Mode is different, though..

>   - Are there any man pages available for Minix?
Yes, on plains.nodak.edu

>   - Are there any BBS systems operating on Minix.  If so
>     what software and utilities are they using?
Yes.  You can use XBBS, MBase II/X, or... (Vincent? Listening?)

>   - Would it be possible to operate a public access UNIX
>     and a public access USENET system under the Minix
>     Operating system?
Yes, I do.

>   - Is there anybody out there working on a X-windows
>     interface for MINIX.  Or is there something around
>     yet - as my Dad is interested in graphical applications,
>     but I think I could get PD software running under any
>     UNIX system with X-windows.
Yes, Thomas Heller is doing that.

> 
> Not to get me wrong, but I am using a 12 mhz 80286, but do
> plan on upgrading to 386. Any pointers would highly be appreciated.

info *help = &see.above;

Fred.
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