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From: kjh@pollux.usc.edu (Kenneth J. Hendrickson)
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Subject: 386 dx vs. sx
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Getting a 386dx (as opposed to a 386sx) is a big win for V.3 and V.4,
because the basic integer size is 32 bits instead of 16 bits.  (Assuming
that the clock speeds are the same, of course.)

On the other hand, the 386dx offers no basic advantage over the 386sx
for DOS (yech) systems.  (Check the benchmarks, paying attention to
clock speed.)

What is the situation with Bruce Evan's 386 Minix?  Is the DX a big win
over the SX?  Upgrading users want to know . . .

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