> Why is it, then, that Linux and BSD can run on almost EVERY Mac and <cough, > cough> 386 and up? > > Not complaining or anything, just an observation.
Well, EVERY Mac isn't really every Mac. It pretty much requires a 68030 or at least a 68020+PMU, as well as FPU. On the Mac end, the PMMU is required for the VM. On the PC end, it requires the 386 Protected mode to run, due to the way UNIXes seperate processes. Food for thought. Terry -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
