Linux on A1200?

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4 total messages Started by Mark Gibson Mon, 08 Feb 1999 00:00

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Author: Mark Gibson
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 00:00

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If anyone ever visits this group,
I would be interested to know if linux can be installed
on my A1200, I have an Intel box running S.u.S.E. 5.3
I know a MMU is req'd for Linux which the A1200 doesn't
have as standard, although I heard there was a Linux
under developement which bypasses the need for a MMU!
Can anyone point me in the right direction?

If it is impossible, could I network the Amiga to my
Intel box and access the internet from the Amiga under
WB via my Intel/Linux/Modem.
I have never had internet access on my Amiga in the past,
so if someone could point me in the way of some good
browsing/email software too, it would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Mark.

Re: Linux on A1200?

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Author: FISTER969
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 00:00

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i would be happy with any sorta of amiga internet software..

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Re: Linux on A1200?

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Author: Mark Gibson
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 00:00

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FISTER969 wrote:
> 
> i would be happy with any sorta of amiga internet software..
> 
>        `\|||/
>       (@@)    FISTER969@AOL.COM
>   ooO_(_)_Ooo_____________________
> ____|___|____|_____|_____|_____|_____
> |_____|_____|_____|_____|____|_____
>   GOING in ELBO DEEP  !!!!!

So can you suggest any goods programs for the usual things
like mail/news/www-browsing etc.
or the addresses of some goods sites.
cheers, Mark.

Re: Linux on A1200?

#15

Author: Kevin O'Brien
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 00:00

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To the best of my knowledge, a version of Linux without MMU won't be
developed.

You CAN network an Amiga to a Linux machine to access the internet (I
have a Slackware firewall and can access the internet with my A4000.)

NOTE: you'll have to rebuild your Linux kernel to include IP
Masquerading so both machines can access the internet through a single
modem (unless you have been ASSIGNED multiple IP addresses for your
network.)  A FAQ is available to describe how to set up your Linux
kernel.

I use AmiTCP (demo version available from AmiNet) for my TCP/IP stack,
but others probably work as well.  AmiNet also has additional software
for networking available.

For my browser, I use IBrowse (demo available from OmniPresence
International).  Again, others should work fine.

AmiNet also has alot of networking software available (mailers, ftp,
etc.)

Check out AmiNet at http://ftp.uni-paderborn.de/aminet
and OmniPresence at http://www.omnipresence.com.

Hope this helps... Kevin

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