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Subject: Re: IBM's new 32 bit machine
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Date: Sat, 28-Dec-85 13:22:00 EST
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Posted: Sat Dec 28 13:22:00 1985
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>/* Written 12:56 pm  Dec 25, 1985 by jk@utastro.UUCP in cdp:net.micro */
>/* ---------- "IBM's new 32 bit machine" ---------- */
>
>    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
                                   
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My guess is that  its the RISC board level product that will
fit into a modified AT motherboard  and will run Interactive Systems
S3  (aka PC/IX).  Going for the work station market no doubt. It will
marketted through IBM's Scientific and University N.A.D reps.
Don't expect it to be cheap, its not for the masses.