jlowry@bbnccv.UUCP (John Lowry) (12/24/85)
I have ordered PCUNIX and the "Operating Systems Toolbox" from
WENDIN. You have probably seen the ads in various computer magazines.
I ordered them in late November and they haven't arrived yet, but here is
the story so far ...
When I placed my order, I learned that PCUNIX runs under DOS 2.1 or
higher, and that the module is approximately 95Kb in size. It does DOS
interrupt scheduling, so I assume that most if not all DOS programs will
run under it and that badly behaved programs will become a royal pain to
use. By "badly behaved" I mean those programs that replace DOS interrupts,
do direct writes to the screen, etc. Memory requirements will be the module
plus DOS, plus the programs and overhead. So, the more memory, the better.
The UNIX style utilities number about 45, although I could not get a list
from the person I talked to. Most of the simple-to-implement UNIX utilities
seem to be there, like "more", "cat", "df", and so on.
At the time of my order, I was told to expect the Operating Systems
Toolbox in about a week (still hasn't arrived) and that they were backlogged
on PCUNIX which would arrive in mid January. After calling to find out where
my order was, I was told that the manuals were being rewritten and that
some enhancements were being made. I was told to expect delivery before
Christmas. It is now December 24, do you know where your order is ?
Additionally, I was assured that my VISA card would not be billed until the
time of shipment. I haven't gotten my bill yet, so we'll see...
When my order arrives, I will post a review.
Havin' fun,
John Lowry
jlowry@bbnz.arpa
jlowry@bbnccv.arpa
jlowry@bbnccv.UUCP
BTW: Wendin is on the net ...
well!wendin@lll-crg.arpa
is Stephen Jones who is the author is the Operating Systems Toolbox