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From: jk@utastro.UUCP (John Krist)
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Subject: IBM's new 32 bit machine
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Date: Wed, 25-Dec-85 12:56:53 EST
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Posted: Wed Dec 25 12:56:53 1985
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    I have been told by someone at IBM that they will introduce their
  32 bit computer January 21.  It is suppose to be compatible with
  the PC software (hardware?) and is *suppose* to be a price/performance
  leader.  Obviously, it must use the INTEL 80386.  I believe it is to
  be made right here in Austin and is meant as a scientific/engineering
  micro. It was supposedly in the design stage three years ago and in 
  prototyping two years ago. Let's see what IBM can do to slow this thing
  down like it did the AT (maybe a 6 MHz 80386 with a 4 MHz 80387?).
   
                                   John Krist