classic operating systems

From: Allison J Parent <allisonp_at_world.std.com>
Date: Sun Mar 14 18:22:37 1999

<question: Is there any classic operating system known for which the
<complete source code is available ?

Well if you took the time to look and read... This is a non exhaustive list
of just a few.

CPM (8080, z80, 8086, 68000) This also includes all of the CP/M
        clones such as P2dos, Suprbdos, Zrdos, Zsdos. These can be
        found at various FTP sites on the net.

Uzi Unix (z80, z180, z280)
        Can be fount as www.psyber.com/~TCJ and also several other
        versions at FTP sites.

Minix (808x, 80x86 and others) the book Operating System Design and
        Implmentation ISBN 0-13-6386677-6 By Tanenbaum and Woodhull.
        Also the sources and executables are on the net. Pretty good
        simplified unix like OS that is source available for teaching and
        other student/research use.

Classic Unix is available with a lowcost license (versions include
        V5, 6, 7 and a whole load more.

RTS-8, OS/8 (also OS278) for PDP-8 family are at various places on the net.
        This OS is good for illustrating the close relationship of hardware
        to software.


Allison
Received on Sun Mar 14 1999 - 18:22:37 GMT