From mboxrd@z Thu Jan  1 00:00:00 1970
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:28:29 -0500
From: Steve Kotsopoulos steve@ecf.toronto.edu
Subject: Beginner questions re h/w and network config.
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> 2)  I *think* that I saw a reference in the archives to being able to
>     run a combined "cpu + terminal" server on a PC.  Am I dreaming, or
>     is it possible to run a 2 computer network?  Upon going back, I
>     haven't been able to  find what I thought I read.

from the faq at http://www.ecf.toronto.edu/plan9/plan9faq.html

  avg@postman.ncube.com (Vadim Antonov) has provided some information on
  converting terminals into multi-user hybrid cpu servers and terminals.
  For his posting to 9fans, see
  http://www.ecf.toronto.edu/plan9/info/misc/cpu_terminal 

> 3)  Assuming that the answer to #2 above is "you can", will the fileserver
>     portion run properly on a 386 or 486sx w/o a co-processor?  My plan
>     for the 2nd system would be a used 386 box to stuff with a scsi
>     controller and fat disc.

I _think_ I read that the fileserver will work fine without an fp unit.