wkt@rodos2.cs.adfa.oz.au (Warren Toomey) (02/14/91)
This is in response to the `Most Wanted Feature' thread in comp.os.minix.
Glen Overby has set up a Projects subdirectory on plains:pub/Minix. The
idea is to leave a resume of any Minix project you are currently doing,
to solicit comments etc. from other people, and to stop well-meaning
programmers from duplicating your work.
The directory contains the following files:
README Gives some general instructions about the directory
Previouswork A list of Minix projects that have already been done
Wishlist A list of projects that people want done (feel free to
add to this list)
Other files The projects people are currently doing
This directory is basically anarchial. Nobody is moderating what wishes
or project resumes are left in it. Therefore please exercise some
restraint!
CALL TO PROGRAMMERS: Please put a resume of your Minix work in here so
we can all see what you are doing, and maybe give
ideas etc.
CALL TO WISHERS: Leave your wishes here to give programmers some
inspiration. Remember There Ain't No Such Thing
As A Free Lunch - if you want it, you may have to
get out and write it.
I've also left the current list of POSIX projects in the directory.
This work is probably the most important for Minix at the moment, so
I am including the list below. If you have an urge to program, help
out with the POSIX work!
How to access the files:
Ftp to plains.nodak.edu [134.129.111.64], cd pub/Minix/Projects,
get any or all the files etc. If you want to leave a resume,
write one & send it via ftp.
For those not fortunate enough to be on the Internet itself, plains
runs the Clarkson server to process mail requests. The addresses for
the server are:
archive-server@plains.nodak.edu
{umn-cs, ogicse, uunet}!plains!archive-server (UUCP)
fileserv@plains (Bitnet)
To obtain more information on the server, send the command:
help
[Ed: Knowing the apathy of the net, this idea probably won't work, but
at least we gave it our best shot. ]
Appendix: The Posix List
Below is the (partial) list of the utilities/libraries in Minix that need
POSIXising. This is to make Minix 2.0 a conforming POSIX system. Andy
Tanenbaum is the person who is heading this effort, so if you have any
questions about the POSIXising process, or if you would like to help
with any of the below, email Andy at ast@cs.vu.nl.
This list was posted by Andy Tanenbaum in comp.os.minix on 6th February, 1991.
He added:
The major goal for 2.0 is ANSI and POSIX-ification. Everything else is
rather secondary. If you want to help, there are two possibilities.
1. Join the beta-test group, to help with testing periodically.
[email goverby@plains.nodak.edu to do join.]
2. POSIXize one of more of the utility programs. The list of who has
has promised to do what, to avoid duplication, is below.
If there is a program that is not already signed up for that you
would like to POSIXize, please let me know.
Andy Tanenbaum (ast@cs.vu.nl)
What Who Email address
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