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Also, I think Minix only supports _one_ 3com card... the 3c503 or 509
(don't remember). Their ethernet support is limited, Still, it's the
only *nix that will run on a 286, or even an 8086!

Jacques van der Merwe wrote:
> 
> Hi all.
> 
> I'm from a linux background so please excuse my ignorance. :)
> Where do I find 3com drivers for Minix, and once I have them do I have to
> edit the Makefile and include them there, or is there a nifty config_script
> available like there is for linux?
> 
> I'm intrigued with Minix. It looks like an OS you can really sink your teeth
> into!
> 
> What are you guys generally using Minix for?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Jacques

-- 
-Nick
Fear is the path to the spoon side of the spork.
