allan@dhw68k.cts.com (Alan Perry) (02/27/90)
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Introduction
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This is a list of machines that MINIX has reportedly run on. Updated
versions of this list are posted to Usenet on a monthly basis or when a
sufficient number of entries are added or changed.
Please send any reports of MINIX compatibility, comments, corrections,
etc. to:
Alan F. Perry, 3500 S. Greenville #G21, Santa Ana, CA 92704
Phone: +1 714 241 7419 E-mail address: allan@esprit.UUCP
Please DO NOT submit reports to Glen Overby (ncoverby@plains.NoDak.edu).
PC MINIX
========
Version 1.0 is the version in Tanenbaum's book, "Operating Systems: Design
and Implementation". Version 1.1 is the initially released version and
the differences between it and 1.0 are minor. Version 1.2 was released
next. Version 1.3 is the currently available from Prentice-Hall.
Versions 1.4 and 1.5 exist, but are not yet available from Prentice-Hall.
Version 2.0 is in the planning stages and should be available late next
year.
Only PC MINIX 1.3 and greater are now listed in this list.
ST MINIX
========
Version 1.1 is the currently available version and is currently
available from Prentice-Hall. I have heard about Version 1.2,
but I am not sure what state it is in.
I am looking for a volunteer more familiar with ST MINIX to take over
handling this area.
Explanation of List
===================
Each list is sorted in alphabetic order. Each line is an entry that
represents a portion of a report received by the editor. Each entry is a
report of how well a specific version of Minix worked on a specific
machine or other piece of hardware. Each entry appears as a single line
in the following format:
------------------------- ---- - -------- -------- -------------------------
1111111111111111111111111 2223 4 55555555 66666666 7777777777777777777777777
where each field is defined as:
1 - Hardware type. The type of hardware on which MINIX was tested.
2 - MINIX Version. The version of MINIX tested on the hardware.
x.y indicates that the version is unknown.
3 - Subversion. The subversion of the above MINIX version. E.g., the
subversion of 1.5.0 is 0. If the subversion is not known, an 'x' will
be found in the field.
4 - Report Status. This will be Y (Yes, MINIX worked on the version),
N (No, MINIX did not work on this version) or P (Yes, MINIX worked
on the version, but a patch was required).
5 - Date of Report. When the report was received.
6 - Report Submitter. This is a reference to the individual who
submitted the report. A list of submitters is included with the
report.
7 - Additional Comments. Additional, useful comments added by the
submitter.
There are two major sections at this time. The first is PC MINIX 1.x and
the other is ST MINIX 1.x. Other sections may be added as needed (e.g.,
an AMIGA MINIX or PC MINIX 2.x section).
At this time, within each section are two subsections. The first is Basic
Operation (whether MINIX runs on the machine at all) and Optional Hardware
(whether it works with specific added hardware, such as Disk Controllers
and Video Cards). Other subsections may be added as needed.
The Compatibility List
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PC MINIX 1.x
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Basic Operation
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AMSTRAD PC1512 1.3x Y 07/10/89 regisr hd2 does not work
AST 286 1.3x Y 02/25/89 dlawyer
AST Premium 386-16 1.4x Y 09/15/89 al
Blue Chip PC 1.3x Y 02/21/89 pa1343 Parallel port didn't work
Bull Micral System 200 1.3x Y 01/24/90 higgs
Club American 386/33-C1 1.3x Y 01/03/90 anderson
Commodore PC 30 III 1.3x Y 09/22/89 cbo
Commodore PC-60 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Compaq 386 1.3x Y 02/22/89 japplega
CompuAdd 286/12 1.3x P 02/21/89 MICHAELB
Computer Prod. United 286 1.3x Y 01/22/90 gnf3e
Computer Prod. United 286 1.5x Y 01/22/90 gnf3e
DTK/ERSO XT Turbo mtherbd 1.3x P 05/29/89 lyle Changed xt_wini.c, floppy.c
Epson AX3 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast HD failed
Everex 1800B (AT clone) 1.3x Y 01/03/90 anderson HD works but flakey
Freecom AT 386/20 1.4a Y 10/19/89 waltje
Freecom AT 386/25 1.4a Y 10/19/89 waltje
Freecom AT 386/33 1.4a Y 10/19/89 waltje
Gateway 2000 286 (@16mHz) 1.3x Y 08/10/89 tbunnell
Gateway 2000 286 (@16mHz) 1.4x Y 08/10/89 tbunnell
Gateway 2000 286 (@16mHz) 1.4 Y 08/10/89 tbunnell Protected Mode Minix
HP Vectra CS 1.3x P 01/02/90 lammert Multiple patches
IBM PC/AT @6MHz 1.3x P 09/22/89 al@escom using Leisner's at_wini
IBM PS/2 Model 80 1.3x P 05/29/89 ackerman
JDR Microdevices Turbo XT 1.3x Y 05/29/89 jds
Laser XT/2 1.3x Y 01/11/90 hansvoss program switched CPU-speed
Laser 386/20 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Laser 386/25 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Leading Edge Model D 1.3x Y 03/03/89 supple Changed to work w/30M HD
Leading Edge Model D2 1.3x Y 02/22/89 hedrick
Micro Generation 386 1.3x Y 10/30/89 surry
Micro Generation 386 1.4x Y 10/30/89 surry
NEC Powermate 386 1.3x Y 02/22/89 japplega
Olivetti M290 1.3x Y 07/10/89 wezel
Proteus Tech. Model 1800e 1.3x Y 09/13/89 lance HD problems
Sun IPC 1.3x Y 02/22/89 paula Screen shifts when scroll
Tandon 386/16 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Tandy 1000 1.3x P 02/22/89 japplega
Tandy 1000A 1.3x P 02/22/89 donw
Tandy 1000A 1.3x P 02/22/89 japplega
Tandy 1000SX 1.3x P 02/22/89 japplega
TI Business Pro 1.3x N 02/22/89 japplega
Toshiba T1100+ 1.3x Y 05/29/89 jds
Toshiba 5100 1.3x Y 05/02/89 nfs HD works w/patch
Tulip 386/25 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Unisys PW2 850 1.3x Y 05/01/89 allan
Win Labs Turbo-AT 1.3x P 01/22/90 gnf3e
Win Labs AT/386 1.3x P 01/22/90 gnf3e
Wyse 386/16 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Zenith 159 1.3x Y 08/23/89 dirk HD problems
Zenith Z183 1.3x Y 02/22/89 japplega
Zenith Z248 1.4a Y 10/02/89 ast
Zenith Turbosport 386-12 1.4x Y 10/20/89 al
Optional Hardware
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AST EGA, color monitor 1.3x Y 01/28/89 dlawyer
Casper EGA, color monitor 1.3x Y 10/30/89 surry
Casper EGA, color monitor 1.4x Y 10/30/89 surry
CMS Hard Card (20 Meg) 1.3x Y 02/21/89 pa1343
Everex Micro Enhancer 1.3x Y 10/30/89 surry Vid card ok w/emulation off
Everex Micro Enhancer 1.4x Y 10/30/89 surry Vid card ok w/emulation off
IBM PS/2 Mod 50 HD 1.3x N 01/28/89 allbery Controller incompatible
Panasonic 1091 printer 1.3x N 01/28/89 mullen Loses chars
Persyst BOB 1.3x Y 01/28/89 mullen
Printers (various) 1.3x N 01/28/89 various Characters are dropped
Seagate ST4096 80 Meg 1.3x Y 10/30/89 surry Use at_wini.c as wini.c
Seagate ST4096 80 Meg 1.4x Y 10/30/89 surry Use at_wini.c as wini.c
Toshiba MK134 HD 1.3x Y 01/13/90 bc
WD1006V-SR2 HD Controller 1.3x Y 01/13/90 bc
ST MINIX 1.x
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Basic Operation
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1040ST (old TOS) 1.1 Y 05/31/89 uli
1040ST 1.1 Y 06/02/89 rcd
Mega ST4 1.1 Y 05/31/89 uli With or without Blitter
Optional Hardware
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Adaptec MFM controller 1.1 Y 06/02/89 rcd
BMS 100 HD 1.1 Y 01/28/89 wheels fine
BMS Host Adapter 1.1 Y 06/02/89 rcd
ICD Host Adapter x.x Y 08/10/89 diana use it with ST277N SCSI
Megafile 60 1.1 Y 05/31/89 uli
Miniscribe 3425 1.1 Y 05/31/89 rcd
SH 204 1.1 Y 05/31/89 uli
SH 205 1.1 Y 05/31/89 uli
SH 205 (with 40M NEC HD) 1.1 Y 05/31/89 uli
Seagate ST225 HD 1.1 Y 06/02/89 rcd
Supra HD 1.1 ? 01/28/89 various some can, some can't
SUBMITTERS
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[ackerman] uunet!uvm-gen!griffin!ackerman
[al] al@escom.com
[allan] allan@esprit.UUCP
[allbery] allbery%ncoast@hal.cwru.edu
[anderson] anderson@macc.wisc.edu
[ast] ast@cs.vu.nl
[bc] bc@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu
[cbo] cbo@cs.vu.nl
[diana] eichert%uservx.decnet@ddnvx2.afwl.af.mil
[dirk] herrhoyman@uwecvaxc.bitnet
[donw] donw@rwing.UUCP
[gnf3e] gnf3e@virginia.edu
[hansvoss] hhinsi!v882087@relay.EU.net
[hedrick] hedrick@geneva.rutgers.edu
[higgs] higgs_m@p1.lancsp.ac.uk
[japplega] japplega@csm9a.colorado.edu
[jds] jds@mimsy.umd.edu
[lammert] lammert@gufalet.rug.nl
[lancer] lancer@gacvax1.bitnet
[lyle] lyle@cse.ogc.edu
[mark-gei] Mark-Geisert@ladc.bull.com
[MICHAELB] MICHAELB@vms.macc.wisc.edu
[mullen] mullen@sdsu.UUCP
[ncoverby] ncoverby@ndsuvax.UUCP
[nfs] nfs@princeton.edu
[pa1343] pa1343@sdcc15.ucsd.edu
[paula] paula@atc.boeing.com
[rcd] rcd@mtqua.att.com
[regisr] felix!well!regisr
[supple] ecn.purdue.edu
[surry] surry@hq.af.mil
[tbunnell] bunnell@henry.asel.udel.edu
[uli] uli%analyt.chemie.uni-bochum.dbp.de
[waltje] minixug!waltje@kyber.UUCP
[wezel] wezel@bio.vu.nl
[wheels] wheels@mks.UUCP
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