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Old 07-26-2007, 11:02 PM   #1
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LXer: Linux: The 0.01 Release


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"This is a free minix-like kernel for i386(+) based AT-machines," began the Linux version 0.01 release notes in September of 1991 for the first release of the Linux kernel. "As the version number (0.01) suggests this is not a mature product. Currently only a subset of AT-hardware is supported (hard-disk, screen, keyboard and serial lines), and some of the system calls are not yet fully implemented (notably mount/umount aren't even implemented)." [Not "news" really. But fun for the nostalgia inclined :-) – Sander]

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Old 07-27-2007, 07:24 AM   #2
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From the release notes:
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You may not distibute(sic) this for a fee, not even "handling" costs.
I wonder how long that provision lasted.........
 
  


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