Subj : Re: First Computer
To   : Poindexter Fortran
From : Dmxrob
Date : Sat Sep 21 2024 13:38:14

BY: poindexter FORTRAN (21:4/122)

pF> Big difference between PS/2 and PS/1. PS/2s were Microchannel systems
pF> that was intended for corporate use, and the PS/1 was an inexpensive
pF> home machine with compromises made to cut costs - and which limited
pF> expansion.

God, remembering all the architectures and incompatibilities back then makes my head spin.  IBM, IBM PCjr, Tandy, PS/2, PS/1 -- and if you want to really have fun, let's talk about the IBM PC/370.

Just adding in something like a sound card required you to do research to make sure you had the right bus type!

-dmxrob

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