[comp.os.minix] Minix port

hentosh@amethyst.bucknell.edu (Bob Hentosh) (04/14/89)

>>> The real problem is that only a masochist would try to write a C compiler
>>> for the 6502.  The 65816 *may* be a bit easier.
>>
>>  Only a masochist would do anything with a 6502.
>
>But I must admit: attempting to write a multi-tasking, multi-user operating
>system on a 3-register 64K machine would not be a good idea.  Minix is
>very compact, but I can't imagine it running on anything less than a
>PC based on an 80x86, just because of the memory and speed overhead
>required for multi-tasking.

I am also interested in porting a UNIX like OS to the Apple IIgs. The
IIgs is a 16bit machine and has a 23 bit address bus (the CPU has a
24 bit address bus). So it can directly address 8Meg. It also has two
C compilers already out for it.  So, It isn't *that* bad. Anyway,
Can someone tell me how and where to obtain the C source code for Minix,
and if it is for a price how much. I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
            Sincerely,
               Bob

P.S. The Apple II's have four C compilers out for it, so there are
masochits out there. :-) Also, I dislike people who say it can't be
done: ``Where there is a will there is a way''. Call me crazy.

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