In a message dated 97-12-31 10:36:45 EST, you write: << K, let's say I have a stock IBM PC XT. What can I put on it except DOS? yes, minix would work, but i dont think it's free. there's something called ELKS which is under development, but you need to have a working linux box or similar to download the images and create them for use on the xt. seems that 720k drives on the xt were recommended as well. for more info, goto www.uk.linux.org (i think) david