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> Yet I use Linux every day, as does millions of others, while Tanenbaum's MINIX is on a CDROM that came with the book that I bought for my OS class. You sure
by theandrewbailey 7y ago
> Yet I use Linux every day, as does millions of others, while Tanenbaum's MINIX is on a CDROM that came with the book that I bought for my OS class.
You sure about that? Do you use an Intel CPU?
https://www.zdnet.com/article/minix-intels-hidden-in-chip-operating-system/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/minix-intels-hidden-in-chip-op...
- subhobroto 7y agoAndrew, I didnt know that. Thank you. Now, let me ask you this. If someone was to ask you either of: 1. "Between MINIX and Linux, which is a great example to study as an OS that's deployed on billions of machines worldwide and used by millions of engineers?" 2. "Between MINIX and Linux, learning administering which, offers me the best job prospects in the general tech industry?" What would be your answer in each case?
- delian66 7y agoMinix was not voluntarily chosen by Intel's customers...