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From: goes@vx.acs.umn.edu (JAMES GOES)
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Subject: Re: Math coprocessors --- basic info needed
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Date: 8 Dec 90 17:08:57 GMT
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In article <27265.275d7c84@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu>, huff@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu (Steve Huff, University of Kansas, Lawrence) writes...
>Can somebody clue me in on the following two questions about
>math coprocessors for a 386 clone (Gateway 386/25):
> 
>	1.	I have heard of other companies besides Intel
>		that produce and sell them.  Any recommendations?
>		Costs?  Compatibility?

Just a note for those looking to upgrade '286 machines.  AMD is
currently offering a pretty good deal on their 80C287 co-processors -
$99 + p&h.  Guaranteed 100% compatible.  Check out recent issues of PC
Weak.
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