Subj : Re: Using Dos Comms Software with Lantronix UDS-10
To   : Kirkspragg
From : AKAcastor
Date : Thu Jun 06 2024 10:52:08

 k> To be honest the performance difference between a 286 
 k> and 386sx of similar clock speed is not much. With the 
 k> 386sx you'll get more convenient memory management with 
 k> emm386/QEMM ect windows 3 & deskview will both work much 
 k> better - this is all a bit more complicated with 286 
 k> class machines & is more dependent on chipset/bios. If 
 k> you do decide to get a 286 you might want to do some 
 k> research first.

I don't think I've ever dealt with the quirks of 286 systems, and adding EMS memory etc - thanks for the tip that it can get a bit complicated.

My biggest memory of "oh damn, a 286 is pretty powerful!" was playing Wolfenstein 3D on a friend's 286.  I forget the specs of the machine other than being a 286, but I remember playing Wolfenstein 3D and being surprised that was possible.  Seems like a 286 can do everything important. :)

 k> For example I have a couple of 286 boards that should 
 k> support EMS memory in hardware, but can I find a driver 
 k> that works with either of them? no I can't. 

I assume you already checked 'the usual places', I think the VCF forum and Vogons forum are the most active places to locate this kind of stuff?  Winworldpc and Archive.org are usually my first stop for files.

I mention this less to give you advice and more in hope that other good resources get mentioned.  :)


Chris/akacastor

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