lark@tivoli.UUCP (Lar Kaufman) (01/25/91)
This is a call for discussion of the proposed formation of a newsgroup for the Coherent operating system. This newsgroup logically fits in the newsgroup hierarchy under the name comp.os.coherent and that is the proposed name for the group subject to discussion in news.groups. I propose that the group should be unmoderated, in the fashion of similar groups such as comp.os.xinu and comp.os.minix. The reason for this proposal is that Coherent is a significant development in the UNIX(tm) community, as an inexpensive OS similar to Version 7 Unix that runs on ISA architecture (AT-bus) personal computers. While Coherent shares many of the same features of XINU and Minix, it also has unique characteristics related particularly to its C compiler, its UUCP implementation, and its device driver toolkit that indicate a need for net discussion among users to their benefit. Note: While Coherent is a commercial product, this proposal was initiated without consultation with any representative or employee of the company that developed and is marketing Coherent. It is not intended that this newsgroup should be an organ of support for the developer, but that the needs and interests of the user of the Coherent product shall be furthered by this newsgroup. Discussion of this proposal shall continue for 30 days on news.groups and on or about February 24, I will issue a Call for Votes to the groups that have received this announcement, along with instructions for casting votes and a schedule for the voting period. Thank you for your attention and interest. -lar -- Lar Kaufman I would feel more optimistic about a bright future (voice) 512-329-2455 for man if he spent less time proving that he can (fax) 512-329-2755 outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness lark@tivoli.com and respecting her seniority. - E.B. White
lark@cat.tivoli.com (Lar Kaufman) (02/04/91)
newsgroup for the Coherent operating system. This newsgroup logically fits in the newsgroup hierarchy under the name comp.os.coherent and that is the proposed name for the group subject to discussion in news.groups. I propose that the group should be unmoderated, in the fashion of similar groups such as comp.os.xinu and comp.os.minix. The reason for this proposal is that Coherent is a significant development in the UNIX(tm) community, as an inexpensive OS similar to Version 7 Unix that runs on ISA architecture (AT-bus) personal computers. While Coherent shares many of the same features of XINU and Minix, it also has unique characteristics related particularly to its C compiler, its UUCP implementation, and its device driver toolkit that indicate a need for net discussion among users to their benefit. Note: While Coherent is a commercial product, this proposal was initiated without consultation with any representative or employee of the company that developed and is marketing Coherent. It is not intended that this newsgroup should be an organ of support for the developer, but that the needs and interests of the user of the Coherent product shall be furthered by this newsgroup. Followup-to: news.groups Discussion of this proposal shall continue for 30 days on news.groups and on or about February 24, I will issue a Call for Votes to the groups that have received this announcement, along with instructions for casting votes and a schedule for the voting period. Thank you for your-alto.ca attention and interest. -lar