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| + | | image = 2.9bsd.png | ||
| + | | caption = Logging into a 2.9BSD system | ||
| + | | name = 2.9 BSD | ||
| + | | creator = CSRG | ||
| + | | current version = 2.9 (1983) | ||
| + | | year introduced = 1983 | ||
| + | | type = Multitasking, multiuser | ||
| + | | architecture = [[PDP-11]], theoretically portable | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | {{stub}} | + | '''2.9 BSD''' is a full [[UNIX]] distribution from [[Computer Systems Research Group|CSRG]]. It is an indirect [[software port]] of [[4.1 BSD]]; the [[kernel]] uses a complicated series of [[overlay]]s to fit on a [[PDP-11]]. Unlike prior versions from [[BSD]] for the PDP-11, it does not rely on a prior [[UNIX Sixth Edition|V6]] or [[Unix Seventh Edition|V7]] system installation. |
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| + | == How do I get this to run?! == | ||
| + | Installation is quite slow on [[SIMH]] but there is a guide, [[Installing 2.9 BSD on SIMH]]. | ||
| + | I'll have install tapes, and a pre-made image later. | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Games == | ||
| + | The following games are in 2.9 BSD: | ||
| + | |||
| + | *arithmetic | ||
| + | *checkers | ||
| + | *fortune | ||
| + | *quiz | ||
| + | *ttt | ||
| + | *backgammon | ||
| + | *chess | ||
| + | *hangman | ||
| + | *banner | ||
| + | *ching | ||
| + | *reversi | ||
| + | *maze | ||
| + | *rogue | ||
| + | *bcd | ||
| + | *cubic | ||
| + | *moo | ||
| + | *snake | ||
| + | *wump | ||
| + | *bj | ||
| + | *festoon | ||
| + | *zork | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{semi-stub}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [https://minnie.tuhs.org/cgi-bin/utree.pl?file=2.9BSD 2.9BSD] - 2.9BSD at [[The Unix Heritage Society|TUHS]] | ||
| + | ** [https://minnie.tuhs.org/cgi-bin/utree.pl?file=2.9BSD/usr/doc/2.9_kernel.ms Changes in the Kernel in 2.9BSD] - describes the many changes in 2.9, including use of overlays in the 2.9BSD kernel | ||
| + | ** [https://minnie.tuhs.org/cgi-bin/utree.pl?file=2.9BSD/usr/man/man5/a.out.5 a.out (5)] - this and the next entry describe the support for overlays in 2.9BSD | ||
| + | ** [https://minnie.tuhs.org/cgi-bin/utree.pl?file=2.9BSD/usr/man/man1/ld.1 ld (1)] | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Nav Unix}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | [[Category: PDP-11 Operating Systems]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Non-DEC Operating Systems]] | ||
| + | [[Category: CSRG BSD]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Unix-based OS's]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:28, 8 August 2023
| 2.9 BSD | |
 Logging into a 2.9BSD system | |
| Type: | Multitasking, multiuser |
|---|---|
| Creator: | CSRG |
| Architecture: | PDP-11, theoretically portable |
| This Version: | 2.9 (1983) |
| Date Released: | 1983 |
2.9 BSD is a full UNIX distribution from CSRG. It is an indirect software port of 4.1 BSD; the kernel uses a complicated series of overlays to fit on a PDP-11. Unlike prior versions from BSD for the PDP-11, it does not rely on a prior V6 or V7 system installation.
How do I get this to run?!
Installation is quite slow on SIMH but there is a guide, Installing 2.9 BSD on SIMH. I'll have install tapes, and a pre-made image later.
Games
The following games are in 2.9 BSD:
- arithmetic
- checkers
- fortune
- quiz
- ttt
- backgammon
- chess
- hangman
- banner
- ching
- reversi
- maze
- rogue
- bcd
- cubic
- moo
- snake
- wump
- bj
- festoon
- zork
External links
- 2.9BSD - 2.9BSD at TUHS
- Changes in the Kernel in 2.9BSD - describes the many changes in 2.9, including use of overlays in the 2.9BSD kernel
- a.out (5) - this and the next entry describe the support for overlays in 2.9BSD
- ld (1)
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