andrew@motto.UUCP (Andrew Walduck) (04/12/90)
I'm looking for information about homebrew systems that people are using to run MINIX that are based around the 680[2,3,4]0 processors. I'm looking for stories, advice, schematics, how-to, dreams etc. Why?? Does a 68030 system running Minix appeal to you?? Especially if it can be done cheaper than a PC? It could be a "generic" (if there can be such a thing ;-) MINIX machine. Totally non-proprietary, totally public-domain. If you're interested, send mail, or post. Thanx. Andrew Walduck andrew@motto.UUCP
meo@stiatl.UUCP (Miles O'Neal) (04/13/90)
andrew@motto.UUCP (Andrew Walduck) writes: | |Does a 68030 system running Minix appeal to you?? Especially if it can |be done cheaper than a PC? It could be a "generic" (if there can be |such a thing ;-) MINIX machine. Totally non-proprietary, totally |public-domain. Don't run off just because I say the N-word - this may still be applicable. There's a group doing just that, except it's with a NS532 chip set. They are now running the second set of production boards - set up for 6 serial ports, *2* SCSI channels, and room for 4 to 32 (I think) MB of RAM, with or without parity (board-selectable). Even though the 2 chips are somewhat different, it might make a good starting point. In fact, if the two groups worked together (C part of the drivers and such), things could move even quicker! They also have some good lines on all the various parts, including SCSI drives you would need. -Miles O'Neal meo@SalesTech.com emory!stiatl!meo This posting involves no company proprietary information. My employer & I speak for ourselves, not each other. Trust me.
zaft@suned1.Navy.MIL (Gordon C Zaft) (04/13/90)
In article <105@motto.UUCP> andrew@motto.UUCP (Andrew Walduck) writes: >I'm looking for information about homebrew systems that people are using >to run MINIX that are based around the 680[2,3,4]0 processors. >Andrew Walduck >andrew@motto.UUCP What's wrong with the Unix PC (TM) ? It's a 68010, it's already out there, and it's running a REAL operating system. Furthermore, it can be had for not too much money. -- + Gordon Zaft | zaft@suned1.nswses.navy.mil + + NSWSES, Code 4Y33 | suned1!zaft@elroy.jpl.nasa.gov + + Port Hueneme, CA | Phone: (805) 982-0684 + + These opinions are mine, the Navy doesn't pay me to have opinions for it. +