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From: vax@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Vax)
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Subject: What versions of BSD for the 386?
Keywords: 386 BSD unix
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Date: 22 Oct 92 09:49:19 GMT
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This is a beginner's question:
	What versions of BSD are available for the 386, and what features
do they offer?  I have Coherent, but am missing graphics, sound (blaster)
and removable tape support.  Do any BSD versions for the 386 have these?
And what is the difference between BSDI, 386BSD, and 386/BSD?

Also, please state if they have large drawbacks, like
	o not running in protected mode
	o no major FTP site (I'm not paying LD bills for UUCP!!!)
	o no AHA1542-B based SCSI disk support
	o small number of users (8 or less)
	o lots of patches needed to get a reliable system

Thanks 1E6, and please tell me where the FAQ is for these OS's!


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