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From: larry@nstar.UUCP (Larry Snyder)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: IBM Compatible Choices
Summary: DOS questions
Message-ID: <511248@nstar.UUCP>
Date: 5 Mar 90 11:36:08 GMT
References: <1707@crash.cts.com>
Organization: Northern Star, Notre Dame, IN USA
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In article <1707@crash.cts.com>, straley@pro-graphics.cts.com (Scott Straley) writes:
>         1) Is speed a big factor, I mean between 12 and 16 MHz. Will that
> improve the transmission speed any? I will eventually (hopefully) add a second
> and/or more lines.

Get a '386 (even an SX) over a 286 and you will be in much better condition
if and when you decide to multitask.

>         2) Is there any software that allows access to USENET feeds, mail and
> such; can run multi-line, and operates under MS-DOS ?

Waffle works fine - and should run under Desqview with little or no problems.

>         3) What type of memory requirements should I look for is 1 meg enough
> or should I spring for 2 or 4.

It depends on the motherboard density and price of ram chips at the time you
are buying.  I would suggest 2 megs for starters - but if you get a 386 make
sure you get one that will allow for at least 4 megs on the motherboard.

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