2.9BSD
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| 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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