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Jnc: /* External links */ Add link to source at TUHS, +Changes to the Kernel in 4.2BSD

2024-12-20T18:08:18Z

External links: Add link to source at TUHS, +Changes to the Kernel in 4.2BSD

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	== Games ==		== Games ==

	These are the games that shipped with 4.2 BSD:		These are the games that shipped with 4.2 BSD:

			* [[rogue]]
	<pre>		<pre>
	adventure		adventure
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	quiz		quiz
	rain		rain
	~~</pre>~~
	* [[rogue]]
	~~<pre>~~
	sail		sail
	snake		snake
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	wump		wump
	zork		zork
			</pre>

			{{semi-stub}}

			==External links==

			* [https://www.tuhs.org/cgi-bin/utree.pl?file=4.2BSD 4.2BSD] - source, etc on TUHS
			** [https://www.tuhs.org/cgi-bin/utree.pl?file=4.2BSD/usr/doc/kchanges Changes to the Kernel in 4.2BSD]

	{{Nav Unix}}		{{Nav Unix}}

	[[Category: CSRG BSD]]		[[Category: CSRG BSD]]

Jnc: /* What Runs? */ Cleanup after moves

2023-10-20T13:06:13Z

What Runs?: Cleanup after moves

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	Some early [[GNU]] stuff will compile, but not very much otherwise. There is also a copy of [[Zork]], and [[rogue]] are included in this version.		Some early [[GNU]] stuff will compile, but not very much otherwise. There is also a copy of [[Zork]], and [[rogue]] are included in this version.

	Early 1.x versions of [[gcc]] will build on 4.2 BSD, allowing you to compile early versions of [[hack]].		Early 1.x versions of [[gcc]] will build on 4.2 BSD, allowing you to compile early versions of [[hack (game)\|hack]].

	On [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/ sourceforge], I've placed [[SIMH]] install tapes of the following:		On [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/ sourceforge], I've placed [[SIMH]] install tapes of the following:

	*[[dungeon]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/dungeon-2.5.6.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 2.5.6]~~<br>~~		*[[dungeon]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/dungeon-2.5.6.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 2.5.6]
	*[[flex]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/flex-2.5.4.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 2.5.4]~~<br>~~		*[[flex]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/flex-2.5.4.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 2.5.4]
	*[[gcc]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/gcc-1.27.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.27]~~<br>~~		*[[gcc]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/gcc-1.27.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.27]
	*[[gcc]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/gcc-1.42.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.42]~~<br>~~		*[[gcc]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/gcc-1.42.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.42]
	*[[bison]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/bison-1.25.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.25]~~<br>~~		*[[bison]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/bison-1.25.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.25]
	*[[hack]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/hack-1.0.3.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.0.3]~~<br>~~		*hack [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/hack-1.0.3.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.0.3]
	*[[gzip]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/gzip-1.2.4.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.2.4]~~<br>~~		*[[gzip]] [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/Package%20Tapes/4.2%20BSD/gzip-1.2.4.binary.BSD-4.2.tap.bz2/download 1.2.4]

	== Games ==		== Games ==

Jnc: dab Sub, + a few links

2023-01-28T11:31:17Z

dab Sub, + a few links

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	\| year introduced = 1983		\| year introduced = 1983
	\| type = Multitasking, multiuser		\| type = Multitasking, multiuser
	\| architecture = [[VAX]], [[Sun]] theoretically portable		\| architecture = [[VAX]], [[Sun Microsystems\|Sun]] theoretically portable
	}}		}}

	4.2 BSD follows the betas of 4.1a & 4.1b. 4.2 BSD Is special because it incorporates the first versions of BSD [[TCP/IP]], and [[BSD Fast File System\|FFS]]. 4.2 BSD addresses the performance issues that are reported in 4.0 BSD. The prior versions of 4.1x BSD were the 'test' versions onward to the stable version of 4.2 . This release is also the last that was led by [[Bill Joy]], and this was used as the basis for SunOS. Later ~~SUN~~ licensed SYSV from AT&T and started to incorporate the two versions, before switching to the SYSV kernel in Solaris.		'''4.2 BSD''' follows the betas of 4.1a & 4.1b. 4.2 BSD Is special because it incorporates the first versions of BSD [[TCP/IP]], and [[BSD Fast File System\|FFS]]. 4.2 BSD addresses the performance issues that are reported in [[4.0 BSD]]. The prior versions of 4.1x BSD were the 'test' versions onward to the stable version of 4.2 . This release is also the last that was led by [[Bill Joy]], and this was used as the basis for [[SunOS]]. Later [[Sun Microsystems\|Sun]] licensed [[UNIX System V\|SYSV]] from AT&T and started to incorporate the two versions, before switching to the SYSV kernel in [[Solaris]].

	It is worth noting that 4.2 BSD's TCP/IP is NOT compatible with 4.3 and onward, as it incorrectly handles 'negative' sequence values.		It is worth noting that 4.2 BSD's TCP/IP is NOT compatible with 4.3 and onward, as it incorrectly handles 'negative' sequence values.
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	== How do I get this to run?! ==		== How do I get this to run?! ==

	The Unix Heritage Society's archives have copies of most 4-BSD variants http://minnie.tuhs.org/TUHS/ However, they're not immediately in ready-to-use-in-SIMH tape format. There is a repository of SIMH-ready tape images up [https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=204974&package_id=309407 here].		[[The Unix Heritage Society]]'s archives have copies of most 4-BSD variants http://minnie.tuhs.org/TUHS/ However, they're not immediately in ready-to-use-in-SIMH tape format. There is a repository of SIMH-ready tape images up [https://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=204974&package_id=309407 here].

	4.2BSD is in ready to run format on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/4BSD%20under%20Windows/v0.3%20Beta%201/BSD4.2-install-0.3.exe/download sourceforge]		4.2BSD is in ready to run format on [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/4BSD%20under%20Windows/v0.3%20Beta%201/BSD4.2-install-0.3.exe/download sourceforge]

			Installation instructions for [[SIMH]] can be found at [[Installing 4.2 BSD on SIMH]]. Also there is a [[Digital Ethernet UNIBUS Network Adapter\|DEUNA]] driver here: [[4.2BSD driver for DEC Deuna Ethernet board]].
	Installation instructions for [[SIMH]] can be found [[~~Installing_4~~.~~2_BSD_on_SIMH\|here~~]]. Also there is a ~~Deuna~~ driver here: [[4.2BSD driver for DEC Deuna Ethernet board]].

	== What Runs? ==		== What Runs? ==

	Some early GNU stuff will compile, but not very much otherwise. There is also a copy of [[Zork]], and [[~~rouge~~]] are included in this version.		Some early [[GNU]] stuff will compile, but not very much otherwise. There is also a copy of [[Zork]], and [[rogue]] are included in this version.

	Early 1.x versions of ~~GCC~~ will build on 4.2 BSD, allowing you to compile early versions of [[hack]].		Early 1.x versions of [[gcc]] will build on 4.2 BSD, allowing you to compile early versions of [[hack]].

	On [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/ sourceforge], I've placed [[SIMH]] install tapes of the following:		On [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bsd42/files/ sourceforge], I've placed [[SIMH]] install tapes of the following:
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	{{Nav Unix}}		{{Nav Unix}}

	[[Category:CSRG BSD]]		[[Category: CSRG BSD]]

ForOldHack: /* Games */ alphabetic order...

2019-04-18T00:39:15Z

Games: alphabetic order...

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 <pre>
 adventure
 btlgammon
 factor
 number
 snake
 snscore
 teachgammon
 trek
 wargames
 worm
 worms
-</pre>
+wump
 {{Nav Unix}}
 [[Category:CSRG BSD]]

Jnc: Jnc moved page 4.2BSD to 4.2 BSD over redirect: Consistency in ' ' in name

2017-02-04T19:47:42Z

Jnc moved page 4.2BSD to 4.2 BSD over redirect: Consistency in ' ' in name

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Jnc: Link FFS

2017-02-04T19:41:21Z

Link FFS

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	}}		}}

	4.2 BSD follows the betas of 4.1a & 4.1b. 4.2 BSD Is special because it incorporates the first versions of BSD [[TCP/IP]], and FFS. 4.2 BSD addresses the performance issues that are reported in 4.0 BSD. The prior versions of 4.1X BSD were the 'test' versions onward to the stable version of 4.2 . This release is also the last that was led by [[Bill Joy]], and this was used as the basis for SunOS. Later SUN licensed SYSV from AT&T and started to incorporate the two versions, before switching to the SYSV kernel in Solaris.		4.2 BSD follows the betas of 4.1a & 4.1b. 4.2 BSD Is special because it incorporates the first versions of BSD [[TCP/IP]], and [[BSD Fast File System\|FFS]]. 4.2 BSD addresses the performance issues that are reported in 4.0 BSD. The prior versions of 4.1x BSD were the 'test' versions onward to the stable version of 4.2 . This release is also the last that was led by [[Bill Joy]], and this was used as the basis for SunOS. Later SUN licensed SYSV from AT&T and started to incorporate the two versions, before switching to the SYSV kernel in Solaris.

	It is worth noting that 4.2 BSD's TCP/IP is NOT compatible with 4.3 and onward, as it incorrectly handles 'negative' sequence values.		It is worth noting that 4.2 BSD's TCP/IP is NOT compatible with 4.3 and onward, as it incorrectly handles 'negative' sequence values.

Jnc: Jnc moved page 4.2 BSD to 4.2BSD: CSRG docujmentation does not include the space

2016-11-12T13:19:32Z

Jnc moved page 4.2 BSD to 4.2BSD: CSRG docujmentation does not include the space

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	Installation instructions for [[SIMH]] can be found [[Installing_4.2_BSD_on_SIMH\|here]].		Installation instructions for [[SIMH]] can be found [[Installing_4.2_BSD_on_SIMH\|here]]. Also there is a Deuna driver here: [[4.2BSD driver for DEC Deuna Ethernet board]].

	== What Runs? ==		== What Runs? ==

Tor: Two minor typos

2013-03-18T19:30:51Z

Two minor typos

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	4.2 BSD follows the betas of 4.1a & 4.1b. 4.2 BSD Is special because it incorporates the first versions of BSD [[TCP/IP]], and FFS. 4.2 BSD addresses the performance issues that are reported in 4.0 BSD. The prior versions of 4.1X BSD were the 'test' versions onward to the stable version of 4.2 . This release is also the last that was led by [[Bill Joy]], and this was used as the basis for SunOS. Later SUN licensed SYSV from AT&T and started to incorporate the two versions, before switching to the SYSV kernel in Solaris.		4.2 BSD follows the betas of 4.1a & 4.1b. 4.2 BSD Is special because it incorporates the first versions of BSD [[TCP/IP]], and FFS. 4.2 BSD addresses the performance issues that are reported in 4.0 BSD. The prior versions of 4.1X BSD were the 'test' versions onward to the stable version of 4.2 . This release is also the last that was led by [[Bill Joy]], and this was used as the basis for SunOS. Later SUN licensed SYSV from AT&T and started to incorporate the two versions, before switching to the SYSV kernel in Solaris.

	It is worth noting that 4.2 BSD's TCP/IP is NOT ~~compatable~~ with 4.3 and onward, as it incorrectly handles 'negative' sequence values.		It is worth noting that 4.2 BSD's TCP/IP is NOT compatible with 4.3 and onward, as it incorrectly handles 'negative' sequence values.

	== The Cuckoo's Egg ==		== The Cuckoo's Egg ==

	When Clifford Stoll was hunting his hacker from UCB, ~~The~~ BSD in widespread use was 4.2 BSD. It's an interesting book, to take you back to what the mindset was of the people running 4.2 BSD was back then. A PDF can be found [http://www.ci.ulsa.mx/~elinos/docencia/herseg/cuckoo_egg.pdf here].		When Clifford Stoll was hunting his hacker from UCB, the BSD in widespread use was 4.2 BSD. It's an interesting book, to take you back to what the mindset was of the people running 4.2 BSD was back then. A PDF can be found [http://www.ci.ulsa.mx/~elinos/docencia/herseg/cuckoo_egg.pdf here].

	=== Book information ===		=== Book information ===

Neozeed: /* Games */

2012-11-22T07:13:51Z

Games

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	trek		trek
	bcd		bcd
	ching		ching
	[[rogue]]		</pre>
			* [[rogue]]
			<pre>
	wargames		wargames
	bogdict		bogdict