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   What kind of machine would I need? A rea   
   14 Feb 05 21:36:55   
   
   From: skeller@nospam.gmail.com   
      
   Hello,   
   While I've been using Unix for many years, I've only recently become   
   interested in actually owning a copy of the software and a machine to run it   
   on. I have a linux box set up, and bsd is running on another machine, but   
   I'd really love to run Unix.   
      
   My question is this: Can I have just a single machine running, or do I need   
   a server and workstations/terminals? I went to my local recycled computer   
   place this weekend and was overwhelmed at the options: the tiny half-shoebox   
   looking machines, the large pizza-box shaped machines, the midi-towers,   
   etc...   
      
   If I just want to run Unix at home, what's my best option, hardware-wise?   
      
   I don't need Solaris 10, though I do dream about 64 Bit Opteron chips. For   
   my current level, an older version (SunOS 5.9?) would suit me just fine.   
      
   Which leads me to my next question... once I get the hardware, where can I   
   get the software? Any ideas?   
      
   Thanks very much in advance!   
   Stephanie   
      
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