[comp.sys.ibm.pc] BIOS versions: which should I prefer?

kevin@kosman.UUCP (Kevin O'Gorman) (10/10/89)

Not too long ago, I got a 286 by mail order.  It was advertised as having
Phoenix BIOS roms.  I didn't pay too much attention at first, but I finally
noticed that the message at startup says I actually have Award ROMS.

I don't care too much in principle, so long as the things work, but I
wonder if there is actually a reason to prefer one over the other?
Is there a gotcha waiting to get me later?  Are the two interchangeable
on a given board (i.e. are they the same type of rom chips)?