John David Duncan wrote:
> 
> Talmark@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > A quick question.  I've just pulled out an old SE/30 I had, but it still has
> > System 6.0.7.  Do I need System 7 to run NetBSD?  The documentation I've read
> > say so.  Does anyone have any thoughts on an inexpensive way to get System 7?
> >  Are there any limitations about which version of System 7 I might need?
> >
> > Robert.
> 
> ftp.apple.com:
>         /Apple.Support.Area/Apple.Software.Updates/US/Macintosh/ \
>          Older_System/System_7.0.x
> 
> In this directory is a set of install disks in ADC format that
> will give you System 7, really old. Be sure that you also install
> the Tuneup, or files may disappear at will. After that, Mode 32 7.5
> will install correctly, so use it. Or, you can use the original
> Mode32 extension from Connectix/Apple, but I'd reccommend using the
> new one.
> 
> I had a IIcx running like that for a while, but now it's on a newer
> version of 7 to run Codewarrior correctly.
> 
> The SE/30 will run well, but don't try to compile a kernel on it
> unless you have a lot of coffee and a good book:)
> 
> -John
> finger my account at jddst19+@pitt.edu