Subj : Cool things to run on Win 3.1 running on a 286
To   : All
From : kirkspragg
Date : Sun Apr 21 2024 21:08:48

Hey all!

Seems to be a bit of 286 enthusiasm around at the moment! I'd like to hear if
anyone has got anything interesting running on Windows 3 or 3.1 on a 286?

I've struggled to find software that will run on Windows and will also work
on a 286, will gratefully accept any suggestion you've got.

I have managed to do some internety stuffon windwos 3.1 with my 286. Turns
out that early versions of trumpet windsock (a network & TCP/IP layer for
win 3.1) will run and I have managed to get an old gopher client HGopher
v2.4 working with it just fine. Can search veronica 2 for gopher holes &
browse though them no problems !

Also tried to get a web browser working, the best I've managed is to use
the oldest version of mosaic  I could find. That sort of works, but crashes
on any websites that have graphics of any sort.. other more modern browsers
Netcapte ect just wont run or wont install.

So got any suggestions? Anything you've tried out that works?

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