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From: tim@tomcat.Caltech.Edu (Tim Kay)
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Subject: new 80386 machine buses
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Date: Thu, 22-Jan-87 21:46:15 EST
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Keywords: 80386, 32-bit bus

All of a sudden, many, many computer manufacturers offer 80386-based
machines.  I'll name a few:  Compaq, Zenith, Kaypro, Computer Classifieds.

I'm wondering how compatible they are going to be.  Since so much is done
by the 80386 chip itself, it is difficult to mess up the compatibility.
In other words, will the 80386 Unix kernels run on all the machines above
(in fully protected mode)?  Will Phoenix's VP/ix run under these various
Unix ports?

Are the 32-bit buses compatible.  Can we use the same memory boards in
the various 80386 machines?

Timothy L. Kay				tim@csvax.caltech.edu
Department of Computer Science
Caltech, 256-80
Pasadena, CA  91125