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From: harnyo@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Suwandi Harnyo (Andy))
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Subject: Coprocessor or More memory
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Date: 8 May 89 20:53:36 GMT
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Hi,

I want to expand my computer system which is a 286 AT and a memory
of 640K.

Due to limited cash, I am restricted to a few choices :

	o buy 1 Meg expanded memory + coprocessor or

	o buy 2 Meg expanded memory


My question is will the addition of coprocessor speeds up the
computer ? If so, by how much ? What is the big advantage of
having a coprocessor ? Will there be any significant speed up
of the overall system ?

Also, how much memory should I add to run OS/2 ? Will adding
only one meg be enough ? I appreciate any information on this. Thanks !


Andy
harnyo@eniac.seas.upenn.edu