NetBSD and QIC02

[Chuck Guzis]

Many thanks to whomever suggested NetBSD for my QIC02 support problem.
I've been a long time user of Linux--my last contact with BSD was back in
the 80's on a VAX--I think it was 4.2BSD.

The last few years, the rot in Linux has been getting to me.  It seems that
every time I want to do something a little off the beaten path, it's a
matter of Googling for "who else has this problem?" and finding patches and
putting up with careless distros.  And endless bloat implementing things
that I didn't even dream that anyone could want.

NetBSD (I installed 2.1 to be safe) is the way I remember Unix--no-nonsense
and no-frills.  The kernel compiled with what I wanted on the first try.  I
haven't installed KDE yet, but it looks to be pretty straightforward.

The surprise is how well NetBSD functions on a lowly Pentium 166.
Compiling the kernel is a matter of saying "make" just before you go to
bed.

Cheers,
Chuck