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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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What was Linux like in the 90s (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I really wish that I was born early so I've could witness the early years of Linux. What was it like being there when a kernel was released that would power multiple OSes and, best of all, for free?

I want know about everything: software, hardware, games, early community, etc.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Well, I was an Amiga user.

Based. But on a serious note, what machine did you have/use? Could you install Linux on the classic Amiga machines? I've always thought about buying an Amiga 1200.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

I had the 500 and 3000. I finally got rid of the 3000 3 years ago. I saw no reason to install linux at the time because it was already almost the same from my perspective, except the Amiga also had sterio sound 4096 color output, and pull-down screens. The console commands were substantially similar and several enthusiasts ported linux comands to AmigaOS.

Plus, we now can run more modern versions of AmigaOS on Linux though I have never done it myself.

Amiga still exists as a reasonably modern OS and hardware as of a few years ago. It was bought by small businesses and updated a few times.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

A stock Amiga 1200 wouldn't allow you to run Linux, because the CPU doesn't have an MMU (memory management unit). With a turbo card installed with at least a 68030 and enough RAM you could run Linux on a 1200 though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

https://www.debian.org/ports/m68k/ has a nice little intro and the key requirements.

MMU and HD space were the biggest issues. One of those has pretty much gone away with time.