rosenblo@qucis.queensu.CA (Arnold Rosenbloom) (12/04/90)
A friend of mine (without net access) asked if I would advise him on the purchase of an ibm system. Some things that have come up that sales people have not cleared up are... 1) What are the pros/cons of 384/486 systems ? 2) What is the advantage of EISA and does it apply to 386 systems ? 3) Does the 486 include a math co-processor on board ? 4) Which 486 systems should we be looking at for compatability 4.1) Are 486 systems compatable ? 5) For owners o systems...if you were to purchase a system now what would it be...386/486 or completely different systems (NEXT etc) and why. 6) Is there any real O/S for 386/486 or is windows a real O/S...what are its limitations. Any answers to questions will be a great help! Most answers we get from salespeople tend to be biased heavily by whats in stock or the $ amounts. Thanks again from both of us. Arnold