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From: "J.C. Archambeau" <n-xiv@worldnet.att.net>
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Subject: Re: Netbsd in ZIP
Date: 18 May 1997 04:59:54 GMT
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York Block <yblock@next.mc.maricopa.edu> wrote:

> Hi, I am totally new here......I would like too install netbsd on my Zip
> disk an use it with my mac LCIII. Can I do that??

Yes, you could.  But it will be a very tight fit.  A full install of *BSD
is on the order of over 500 Mb.
You'd have to cannibalize the installation to the minimal.  Another hard
disk or a Nomai MCD 540, Iomega Jaz or SyJet would be in order if you need
to install *BSD on removable media.

 JCA
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