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From: zech@leadsv.UUCP (Bill Zech)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: 386 vs 286 vs 8088
Summary: OS/2 designed for 80286
Message-ID: <8243@leadsv.UUCP>
Date: 17 Oct 89 01:29:45 GMT
References: <8595@max.u.washington.edu>
Organization: LMSC-LEADS, Sunnyvale, Ca.
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In article <8595@max.u.washington.edu>, scott@max.u.washington.edu writes:
> 
>  
> Can a 286 machine run OS/2?

Absolutely.


> If so, then what is the difference in buying a 20Mhz 286 machine
> than a 20Mhz 386 machine, in terms of capabilities?

Nothing at all, except maybe some speed.


>  
> Can a 10Mhz 8088 run OS/2?
>  

No.  OS/2 requires the protected mode available only in 80286 and above.


> Any comments will be appreciated....

OS/2 is and will be a dog until it is ported to the '386 architecture.


-Bill