Subject: Re: Where to start?
To: None <port-mac68k@NetBSD.ORG>
From: Jan Koudelka <XKOUDEL1@hwlab.felk.cvut.cz>
List: port-mac68k
Date: 10/31/1995 15:22:06
> >1. Is it possible to run any version of NetBSD on Mac LC III with
> > 8 MB RAM and internal SCSI disk Quantum 250 MB (or external
> > ZipDrive)?
>
> Sorry. Infornunately, you need a FPU for the moment.
> (This is the only thing you miss)
Do you think it is why the Booter crashed?
> >2. I have no CPU. Do I need to buy it? I would like to keep my Mac
> > on the lowest price.
>
> If you don't have CPU, you are in big trouble ;). You mean a FPU.
> You have got 2 options : 1) buy a fpu, 2) wait for floating point
> emulation. Ken Nakata (ken@remus.rutgers.edu) is working on it.
I am sorry. Sure I Have CPU. It was a mistake :-).
>
> >3. I have read the mail about boosting LC III to 33 MHz. It is nice
> > to know my Mac can be faster, but it is a little dangerous.
> > I have also read that the boosted LC III behaves as Perfora 450
> > and the NetBSD runs on it. But, I will feel better, if it will
> > run on the not boosted LC III. So, can I run the NetBSD on the
> > original LC III?
>
> I have not noticed anormal CPU or bus error since I have made the patch.
> But you are right, it is a little dangerous...
> (In any case, that voids your warranty)
A question for experiencer: Do I need some additional CPU fan?
Thanks for all answers.
Sincerely,
Jan Koudelka
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