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Re: 486sx questions

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From: Deac Moo of the UGC
Date: Mon, 03 Aug 1992 14:26
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In article <0105010F.9tfk8f@mpr.mpr.com>, mslater@mpr.com (Michael Slater) writes:

>Just to clarify: the first part Cyrix announced, the Cx486SLC, has
>a 16-bit bus. The more recently announced Cx486DLC has a 32-bit bus.
>Cyrix's 486SLC and DLC are pin-compatible with the standard 386SX
>and DX, respectively.

Ok, but does the Cx486DLC = Intel 486? (i.e.: built-in math co-processor, full
instruction set) Or do you have to buy a Cx487 ?

Marketing has overwhelmed sanity, IMHO.


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From: doug@UC780.UMD.EDU (Deac Moo of the UGC)
Subject: Re: 486sx questions
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