Minix 3 is the new version; LINUX was requested in the original Minix.
Minix is really best suited for small embedded systems. If you have an old x86 computer, it should work with a mini-game, which gives you an environment very similar to what we called the “amazing workstation” in the mid-80s.
I liked programming in this environment; I would say go for it, but remember that this is an experimental environment, not what you want for your everyday system.
Charlie martin
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