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From: big@hobbes.catt.ncsu.edu (Alan Porter)
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Subject: coprocessor... how fast???
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Date: 27 Jan 91 17:25:06 GMT
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Forgive me, but I am still new at this game.
How fast must a math coprocessor be to work and to be
effective?

I have a 286-16.  Do I need a 287-16 or a 287-8 or what?
Will a slower speed still work, but not as effectively?


big@hobbes.catt.ncsu.edu              Alan Porter
NCSU Computer Theme Program
Box 21536 NCSU / Raleigh, NC 27607 USA / +1 (919) 737-6121