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From: dave@uwvax.UUCP (Dave Cohrs)
Newsgroups: net.unix-wizards
Subject: Re: 2.9 binaries in compatibility mode on the VAX?
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Date: Sun, 15-Sep-85 16:03:43 EDT
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> Are there any problems with running 2.9 binaries in compatibility
> mode under 4.2?  Of course, split I/D and overlaid executables won't
> work, but are there any other problems?

2.9 executables work in general with compat under 4.2 (we are using
m11, l11, cc, etc. in compatability mode for a couple classes).  I
haven't tried any fancy programs.  Some system calls may not be compatable.

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