Timo Schoeler schrieb:
> hi,
> 
>> I'd like to study the low level details of modern OS features
>> (Virtual memory, context switching, device drivers, etc...).
>> Of course I plan to use NetBSD ;)
>>
>> I'm looking for the simplest architecture.
>> I'm aware of the inherent complexity of these topics but
>> I want to avoid "unnecessary" complexities (like those of i386
>> which is so encumbered with legacy issues).
>>
>> I've already had positive advices about MIPS and Alpha ...
>> are there other alternatives ?
>>
>> Concerning MIPS, what seems to be the "best" available
>> machine (regarding simplicity of the processor and/or
>> simplicity of installing NetBSD)?
>> Is SGI a good choice? Indigo or Indy ?
> 
> 
> there are also siemens machines like the RM200 which are 'nice' -- but 
> IIRC aren't supported (yet). to make this clearer i'd ask on the 
> port-sgimips or similar mailing list...
> 
> sgis -- i own a lot of sgi machines :) -- are *rock* solid (as all UNIX 
> machines should be :), and AFAIK NetBSD runs on O2 (R5000 and R10000), 
> but i haven't tried yet.
> 
>> Advices would be appreciated.
>>
>> TIA
>> Thierry Lacoste.
> 
> 
> 
Hej Thierry,

my company runs an old RM200 (with SINIX) for example. This system is 
older than me I guess and runs stable since.
I also got an SGI Indy R5000 running NetBSD.
And, I don't need the it anymore. If you are interested, just reply.

Zafer.