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Re: Cyrix vs. Pentium Question

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From: Peter Gentile
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 00:00
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In article <31E58D44.64EA@cstone.net>, timh@cstone.net says...

Hello Tim,

>1. Some Cyrix models do not have an on-board numeric processor.
>If your applications do not require it, you are ahead the $$ and 
>the Cyrix processor runs cooler. Be sure to ask about this
>to prevent disappointment. (Windows 3.x does not require a 
>numeric coprocessor.)
>

Does Windows 95 require a numeric processor? And if so, is this soething 
that could be added seperate?

Thanx,

Pete
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From: paranaut@earthlink.net (Peter Gentile)
Subject: Re: Cyrix vs. Pentium Question
Date: 1996/07/12
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