Using Unix on 68k Macs
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If you are interested in using Unix on 68k Macs, know that there are several options available to you. Each of these options as a general minimum requires the presence of MMU.
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A/UX
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Main article: A/UX. |
A/UX was Apple's first attempt at a Unix-based operating system. It will run on select machines from the Macintosh II series and Quadras. In addition to the MMU, A/UX requires an FPU.
Linux
NetBSD
NetBSD was the first free operating system to run on 68k-based Macs.
OpenBSD
The mac68k port of OpenBSD was derived from NetBSD.
Support comparison
| A/UX ⌘ | Linux 🐧 | NetBSD 🚩 | OpenBSD 🐡 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floppy | yes | yes | no | |
| SCSI | yes | yes[1] | yes[2] | |
| Serial ports | yes | |||
| Powerbooks | no | |||
| Currently developed/supported | discontinued, 1995 | yes | yes | yes |
| Latest version | 3.1.1 | 2.6.34(?) | 5.1 | 4.3 |
Notes and references
- ↑ The Linux/m68k for Macintosh FAQ
- ↑ Not as robust as under Mac OS—some working devices will not under NetBSD. Also, very slow on AV machines.
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