Linux on an 8-bit micro?

I too saw it. As ARM core is emulated on AVR micro, it runs at ca. 6.5kHz effective clock
frequency. On the other side, I recall seeing UNIX-like OS ported to Z-80 CPU. It was called CROMIX - made by a company named Cromemco some 30+ years ago. As far as I recall, clock was 6MHz and it was a commercial product, although I doubt it had a large customer base... There's an article about it here:

www.retrotechnology.com/.../crom_kuh.html

Well, it brings back memories, as Cromemco's System-three was the first computer I played with...

I too saw it. As ARM core is emulated on AVR micro, it runs at ca. 6.5kHz effective clock
frequency. On the other side, I recall seeing UNIX-like OS ported to Z-80 CPU. It was called CROMIX - made by a company named Cromemco some 30+ years ago. As far as I recall, clock was 6MHz and it was a commercial product, although I doubt it had a large customer base... There's an article about it here:

www.retrotechnology.com/.../crom_kuh.html

Well, it brings back memories, as Cromemco's System-three was the first computer I played with...