> > running FINE. even X was usable and tiny X (X10 server and clients)
> > comfortable.
> >
> > todays software IS bloated, including NetBSD.
>
> TOO bloated (all software), IMHO. Well, I'm trying to get NetBSD at the

unfortunately.

> moment on the 386 and can't get it. The kernel reboots itself after
> printing some messages.

it RUNS but it's unusable.

must be something other wrong if it reboots.