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From: hart@apanix.apana.org.au (Leigh Hart)
Newsgroups: comp.os.386bsd.development
Subject: Re: Can I run 386BSD on ThinkPad (209MB HD)?
Date: 5 Oct 1993 13:33:16 +1030
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chetal@gedny.ml.com (Pradeep Chetal) writes:

>The FAQ does not mention this but I am looking for experiences?

I don't know personally, but a few things might help other people
answer your question:

	a) What sort of CPU is in the ThinkPad?
	b) How much RAM does the ThinkPad have?
	c) As much details about the machine as possible.

Basically, if the machine has a standard 386/486 compatible
motherboard with at least 4-6mb RAM, then yes, it'll run it
fine.

I run 386bsd 0.1 (with patches) on an Epson EL3s (386SX-16) with
6mb RAM and 80mb of hard disk.  Yes it's a little slow sometimes
but fine for a personal Email/News workstation.

Cheers

Leigh