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From: sl197009@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (Chima Echeruo)
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Subject: Re: Brain-dead 286 - summary
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Date: 8 Mar 90 21:31:48 GMT
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I have read many "experts" saying that the 286 is far slower than a 386.
I have a 20Mhz 286 and I am yet to find a DOS computer in my college that
performs faster than the 286 running DOS.

I have read in Byte that there are going to be versions of the 286 at 25 Mhz.
Is this true?

If it is, won't a 25Mhz 286 outperform an equivalent 386 while in real mode?
The only feature that bother me in the 286 is it's lack of "flat memory" and 
also a lack of 286 specific software.

I do not think that the 286 is dead, maybe it is not the state-of-the-art in
computer technology but it provides a very *fast* system for the average
computer user. If the SX does not go past 16Mhz, I do not see the benefit for
upgrading to a 386sx.

When the 586 is ready for shipping by Intel, we will hear again how the 386
is brain-damaged and not able to run the lastest sofware that is emerging.

When MicroSoft came out with OS/2, PC/XT owners were advised to can their
machines and lay down the cash for a 286. After three years not much has been
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Chima Echeruo
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