a unix system would likely be more complicated for a new user any way. the older
versions of the apple os are available free for downloading. alternately, you could
post to the swap list asking for a copy of a suitable os, you'll likely get several
offers to send it cheaply or for just postage. there is info on how to do this, with
a pc here: <http://www.jagshouse.com/> along with many other useful tidbits of
information. also, some ideas here: < http://www.edprint.demon.co.uk/se/serial.html>
including how to do a direct serial port transfer from a pc to a mac, if you can't
find the cables let me know, i could easily build you the cable they specify for
cheap, basically just for my parts cost and shipping plus maybe $2 for a total less
than $10, i've got a number of mac cables and pc serial port connectors. just tell me
if you need a db9 or db25 connector for the pc end. also see this: <
http://macfaq.org/software/macos.shtml#Q1.1.6>. probably best to try and make a boot
disk, you'll need one eventually any way. contact me off list for more free help and
possible sources for older software.
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> > I have several plus systems I have yet to figure out how to operate (one
> > with a HUGE external 20meg HD), I wonder if Linux or BSD can be run from a
> > floppy? :<{)
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