Xenix 286?

[Scott Stevens]

On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 21:45:38 -0600
Doc Shipley <doc at mdrconsult.com> wrote:

>    I'm looking for something Unix-ey to run on this 80286 system.  It 
> has 640KB RAM, and uses prorietary memory modules, so even Minix is 
> going to be an extremely tight fit.  Mostly out of curiosity, I'd like 
> to try Xenix on it.
> 
Early version 1 Minix should run fine on it.  Remember that the
first version of Minix was targeted at PC-XT systems without a
hard drive.

Xenix 286 does sound like a better choice.  Also don't forget
Coherent.  I am pretty sure it runs on a 286 but will require
more memory.  Find some Intel Above Boards to add memory.  

Is this machine one of the original Compaq Deskpro 286 machines?
Those are built like a sherman tank, very solid.