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Re: MAE
On Thu, 9 Nov 1995, Vladimir Mazek wrote:
> >> Does anyone else know anything about MAE and will it possibly work on
> >Linux??
> >> Also, would it work on Solaris 2.4 for x86 machines? I think Apple has a
> >> sample UNIX users can check out.
>
> hold on.. there is sunos for x86 machines????
>
> (and no, it will not work on an ibm based computer. I already asked them).
Yes, SunSoft has ported Solaris 2.1/Solaris2.4 to x86. I'll refrain from
sharing my painful experiences with it, as others seem to use it quite
regularly and give it glowing remarks. The biggest downside, IMHO, is
that not all Solaris source is compatible with Solaris x86 (Java for
example). From experience, you need >16M (32 is a good usable minimum),
>486'33 (there is a bit of system overhead), and a fairly standard
platform to run it on.
But, does it work like Solaris? Yep... 99% the same.
As for the "ibm based computer" incompatibility... it doesn't support
MCA (Microchannel *shudder*) based machines. If you have one of the newer
IBM boxes, my bet is that you will be fine. Why anyone still pays the
premium for a name brand IBM PC is an entirely different issue ;)
- Ian Blenke <ian@blenke.com>
References:
- Re: MAE
- From: Vladimir Mazek <dev@gate.net>