[comp.os.minix] Demo version of STMinix

archer%segin4.segin.fr@prime.com (Vincent Archer) (05/26/90)

    I'm posting this for a friend who has no access to the newsgroup:

"Is there a demo or freeware version of Minix on the Atari ST? I want to
 have a look at it before buying..."

If there's no "official" demo version, is it safe (legally speaking) to make
one, and what should be put in it (and what should not. I assume the sources
would not be part of it). Thanks


    Vincent


Vincent Archer                   | Email:archer%segin4.segin.fr@prime.com
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ast@cs.vu.nl (Andy Tanenbaum) (05/28/90)

In article <20306@nigel.udel.EDU> archer%segin4.segin.fr@prime.com (Vincent Archer) writes:
>"Is there a demo or freeware version of Minix on the Atari ST? 

Actually, as it turns out, we are working on a demo disk right now.
It will hold the full OS (binary), the shell, mined, and about 20
of the smallest filters, and come with a 30 page manual.  It is
intended to give a feel for what MINIX/UNIX is, and also to allow
prospective users to see if it at least boots on their machine.

Andy Tanenbaum (ast@cs.vu.nl)