#Unix/X11r5 on 486's
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#Unix/X11r5 on 486's — declared parent_msg_num=(none), resolved parent_id points to #(none)
I would like to set up a (moderately) inexpensive Unix/X11r5 system on my
486/33. My plan is to get a basic Unix 386 file system from SCO or
Interactive, then buy pre-compiled binaries for gcc and Xwindows from
Austin Code works. I have no idea if this will work as planned, and I was a
little disturbed to see the comments by SJ Vaughan-Nichols in the Feb 1992
Shopper (p. 674).
Please give me your opinions. My system has two 210 MB IDE drives (one
bought specifically for Unix) and 8 MB of RAM. I need to know if I will
have linkable Xlib and drivers for at least 800*600 SVGA for Tseng
4000./EXIT
#1745-Unix/X11r5 on 486's — declared parent_msg_num=1745, resolved parent_id points to #1745
For what you're trying to do, you don't need to worry about my struggles
with X11R5 source code. I'm fighting with the raw code and patches as an
exercise of my C abilities. In your case, what you need is the runtime
executables from Snitily Graphics Consulting Services. Snitily's can be
reached at 1-800-645-5501 or 1-408-255-9665. Via e-mail, they can be
contacted at mark@zok.sgcs.com. I haven't used their X11 Release 5 for
System V/386 myself, but the signs are good. I've heard well spoken of
their binaries from several users and I know that it's based on Tom Roell's
outstanding X386 server. Snitily advertizes that their X11R5 runs on
Interactive, SCO, Dell and ESIX platforms. For what you want to do, I'd go
with Interactive or SCO. Also, I'd get only the binaries. They sell the
source bundled with the binary but we're talking over 100 MBs of code. If
you ever need the source, it's freely available on the Internet from
several sites. Before making a decision, though, I'd give them a call,
explain what your physical setup is, and get their recommendation. If I
can be of any further help, just drop me a note.
Steven [Shopper]