Xenix 286?

[Doc Shipley]

Scott Stevens wrote:
> 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.

   No, it's a laptop SLT/286, which makes adding RAM problematic.  I can 
get upgrade modules, but they seem to run about $15-30/MB.  Maybe 
reasonable, but not happenin'.  :)

   But yeah, built very solid, and its only problems were a dead disk, a 
busted IDE cable, and the dead Dallas clock battery.


	Doc