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In <petert-2604951035010001@dialup-a7.netspace.net.au> petert@netspace.net.au (Peter Tilmanis) writes:

>I want to learn Unix and I am thinking of buying an old Sun 3/whatever.  I
>do not know much about the old Sun hardware - can someone point me to
>where I could find such information?

I have a 3/60 and a 3/80 here. What sort of information are you after?

>I understand that SunOS is commercial and (presumably) expensive.  I have
>heard of NetBSD or Linux for Sun systems; where is it located?

Well, SunOS is only expensive if you get it from Sun! If you're talking older
Sun-3 machines, it costs you as much as the cost of 2 blank 0.25" tapes.

>Also, can anyone recommend a place to get a used Sun (with kb, monitor,
>mouse) in Melbourne, Australia?

There are a couple of second-hand workstation resellers in Australia, but
you'd be hard-pressed to find older Suns there. Keep you're eyes peeled to
the aus.ads.* groups as there are ads popping up regularly from people
wanting to sell older Sun systems. Even 3/60's come up for sale every now
and then. 

Regards,

Craig.
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