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From: Adrian Caspersz <email@here.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Hmmm ... Downloaded Xenix - But It's *41* Floppies Worth
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:41:59 +0100
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On 16/07/2025 06:24, c186282 wrote:
> Xenix 3.x can be downloaded from archive sites.
> 
> Alas, on checking, it's like *41* floppies worth.
> I've installed stuff that spans a few floppies
> into VirtualBox, but *41* ??? Maybe not worth it.

A developer would have thought the same and investigated other ways for 
installing. Look for network deployment options in the installer.



Hmmm.... Plenty of memories of installing operating systems with 20+ 
floppies.
Until CDROM drives came about, it was the norm...

Kids these days.... <shakes head>

-- 
Adrian C