what can i do with a 486?

[Joe Holden]

deeptech71 at gmail.com wrote:
> Update:
> 
> The HDD is 200MB, not 500MB.
> Couldn't enter the BIOS setup because of a password. Then I used the 
> board's clear CMOS jumper. Now I can't get into the BIOS setup, no 
> matter what I press!
> I've installed FreeBSD on a gaming PC to that 200MB drive, then put it 
> in the 486 comp. Result: "Missing operating system" error.
> 
>  > Packet filtering wise, I'd say compared to what I get from chips like 
> Geode
>  > and such, 2 megabit probably, depending on what you're doing. Filtering
>  > bridge was able to top me off at like 10 megabit I think.
> 
> Too slow. It will have a lot of latency. Plus, there are no cards where 
> I can insert 2 network cables, and I'm not into buying such old equipment.
> 
> The router thing is out of the question then. So, any suggestions? Or, 
> anything I can DO with this thing?
> 
> Best I can do is to get some experience and fun with old systems. Can 
> someone direct me to small floppy-based operating systems?

Otherwise, i'd recommend RELENG_4 as the OS.
Compared to what it was like on my slightly newer 486's

Ta
Joe