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In article <BIGGERS.89May19105629@peewee.dg-rtp.dg.com> biggers@peewee.dg-rtp.dg.com (Mark Biggers) writes:
>I just purchased an OPUS Sys/32 board from a former NSC employee.  

There are so many.... 8-)

>runs some flavor of UNIX V.2 :^( with BSD utilities :^).  I would
>appreciate any feedback on the following (the board has 4mb of memory,
>and a 32032.  It plugs into a PC and uses it for I/O):

>1. what disk/PC configuration do you recommend?  I thought of going
>cheeep, except for the disk controller and disk (probably RLL
>controller, 65 mb disk)

Depends on the amount of programming you want to do.  The PC bus (either
XT or AT) is I/O bound, so it is really not suited for lots of users,
no matter what disk you buy.

Many people find that 40 mb  is adequate, but if you want to do a lot
of programming, 60+ is recommended.  I use a 40 mb Quantum (35 for Unix,
5 for DOS partition), and am entirely happy - with the disk, that is.

>2. does anything from the GNU project run on this board?  Emacs, gcc?

I am 98% sure this has been done, but I havent
any details.  Is Ron Guilmette reading this?  Ron??

>3. Any info on support/current release of UNIX for this board from
>Opus or NSC (I don't know what version # of the UNIX I am getting)?

As far as I know, NSC has pretty much abandoned the '032 version, aka
the Sys32/20.  When I worked there, support was more theoretical than
real - there are only one or two people even left on the payroll now
who know much about them.

NSC Did release V.3 8-); you might try calling your local NSC sales
office and see if anyone there can help you.  Don't be surprised if they
can't, NSC didn't sell many Sys32s and most sales people havent heard
of them.

You can also try Series 32000 Applications, at 408-721-5553 (Hi Ralph!).
Or maybe someone will "sell" you a copy  ;-)
>4. any other words of wisdom?

Not really.  Save your money.  Never buy white shoes.