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From: forsyth@caldo.demon.co.uk
To: 9fans@cse.psu.edu
Subject: Re: [9fans] Question
Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:43:22 +0100	[thread overview]
Message-ID: <ca1daa255d81b1670b99a36775b33364@caldo.demon.co.uk> (raw)

>>Is Plan9 worthwhile as a workstation? I'm specifically interested in whether there is 
>>binary compatibility with UNIX. For example: will I be able to install my Applixware 
>>(for FreeBSD) atop it?

with Unix on what?  don't worry, it doesn't matter.  there isn't any binary
compatibility with any version of Unix on anything.

>>Is Plan9 worthwhile as a workstation? I'm specifically interested in whether there is 

there isn't really an objective answer to that.  best is to take the time to try it and see.
it's best if you enjoy programming (because you'll probably need to).



             reply	other threads:[~2002-07-18 17:43 UTC|newest]

Thread overview: 7+ messages / expand[flat|nested]  mbox.gz  Atom feed  top
2002-07-18 17:43 forsyth [this message]
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2003-07-21  8:13 Ronny Plenio
2002-07-18 17:17 Victor LeNettoyeur ™
1997-09-04 20:37 [9fans] question forsyth
1997-09-04 16:20 Eran
1997-09-04 15:28 Tom
1997-09-04 12:52 

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