Subj : Re: Using Dos Comms Software with Lantronix UDS-10
To   : Poindexter Fortran
From : AKAcastor
Date : Thu Jun 06 2024 15:20:30

 pF> I disagree with the previous poster's minimizing the 
 pF> difference between 286 and 386 systems -- I went from a 
 pF> 286-13 (I replaced the crystal myself) to a 386SX16, 
 pF> and the difference was very noticeable - moreso then a 
 pF> couple of mhz more.

I like the 13 MHz - makes me wonder if that machine was lucky, or cursed? :)

 pF> Those were the days when incremental upgrades were 
 pF> significant - that was a 19% speed increase!

As nice as it is to have computers that last a bit longer, being able to run newer software (a 10 year old computer in 2024 is a lot more usable than a 10 year old computer was in 1994!) - I do miss the huge jumps in capabilities that we used to see with upgrades.  It was exciting!


Chris/akacastor

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