[ale] network...

[maltzen at mm.com (Gary Maltzen)]

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,
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