estes@tty3b.UUCP (estes) (03/02/84)
--------- First, some background information. I am an advisor for an Explorer post which is badly in need of some processing power (we have a computer science post). In particular, a Un*x-like, multi-user environment is desirable. I am able to come up with a system that has a Z8001 with an MMU and bunches of memory. I have now been saying to myself, "Wouldn't it be nice if we could get Xenix up on this thing, with little modification?" It boils down to a cash problem. We could afford the software, but could not buy a wonder system. So, we have to make do. Now, the big question: What do I need in the way of a system in order to run Xenix? I understand that Zeus (from Zilog) is tailored to their development system, and needs 3 MMUs to work. Is there a similar requirement for Xenix? Can I hack my own device drivers in without a source license? (The system I can get has several non-standard interface serial ports, which I would like to use.) Am I crazy? Should I give up? Any and all information is greatly appreciated. Thanx, Ted Estes AT&T Teletype Corp. ...!ihnp4!tty3b!estes