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From: gbs@stratus.UUCP (George B. Smith)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.nsc.32k
Subject: Re: 532DK "do-it-yourself" kits...
Keywords: The Ultimate Scrooge...
Message-ID: <1068@stratus.UUCP>
Date: 11 Nov 88 06:25:22 GMT
References: <2613@sultra.UUCP> <7532@nsc.nsc.com> <1039@stratus.UUCP> <7642@nsc.nsc.com> <2632@sultra.UUCP>
Reply-To: gbs@stratus.UUCP (George B. Smith)
Organization: Stratus Computer, Inc. Western Development Center
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In article <2632@sultra.UUCP> dtynan@sultra.UUCP (Der Tynan) writes:
>As I pointed out in an earlier posting, if an MMU is available, it should be
>used.  The *only* reason MINIX doesn't require an MMU, is because the brain-
>dead IBM-PC doesn't have one.  George, you were correct in the first place.
>Just because MINIX doesn't demand that you put one in, is no reason to leave
>it out.  It is far and away easier to develop code when the system is protected
>by some sort of MMU.
>
>	dtynan@sultra.UUCP  (Dermot Tynan @ Tynan Computers)

*** flame on ***

First off, lets not throw stones at other companies.  Until we are sure
that the 32k is going to be even a modest success in the marketplace, there
is little room to insult others.  Lets just work on promoting the 32k.

*** flame off ***

Now, I agree with you 100% on the MMU issue.  I just wanted to point
out to George Grenley that an MMU was *not required* for MINIX or XINU.
I agree that it *is desirable* however.

George B. Smith			disclaimer: I just had to get that off
Stratus Computer, Inc			    my chest.
gbs@stratus.stratus.com