[ale] network...

[Sar'Naa Archie]

On Mon, 3 May 1999, Gary Maltzen wrote:

> Why load minix, why not load ELKS
> 
> http://www.uk.linux.org/ELKS-Home/
> 
> No, it's not a fraternal order; it's the Embedded Linux Kernel Subset for
> old and small systems (including PDAs). It doesn't currently have networking
> but you certainly could use it as a terminal.
> 
> An alternative would be to use NCSA Telnet under DOS with a network card and
> packet driver. NCSA Telnet used to directly support the WD8*3 series of
> Ethernet cards.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sar'Naa Archie <sarchie at bigfoot.com>
> 
> 
> what would be the cheapest and easiest way to setup a 286 on an
> network, and what could i use it for?
> 
> I was thinkin I could load minix, do a serial connection, and use it as a
> dumb terminal. What other uses would a 286 have?
> 
> thanx,
> click.dot

no i dont want to telnet. i need it a serial connection and networking, so
therefore I think I'll use minix

thanx,
click.dot