🚀 go-pugleaf

> Gary K. Jacobs writes:
>
> Msg-ID: <1992Dec16.124603.2736@ornl.gov>
> Posted: Wed, 16 Dec 1992 12:46:0
>
> Org.  : Oak Ridge National Laboratory
>
> I am looking into a 486 system for home use that I will be able to
> use NS486 on when it comes out. I thought that this would be a simple
> purchase. Ugh! Now I remember why I abandoned PCs 3 years ago to
> purchase a real NeXT! Trying to spec out a system now that I am
> confident will run NS486 next year is a nightmare. First, it is
> difficult to get a "fact sheet" that is factual about what is needed.
> There are some incredible discussions going on in the intel and ibm
> newgroups about NS486. That is the good news, they certainly are
> aware of it and are interested!. The big discussion right now is the
> Cyrix 486SLC chip versus "real" 486SX & 486DX chips. There is also
> confusion about video cards and bus requirements.
>
> If anyone in NeXT_Land can provide a clear statement about hardware
> requirements for NS486, it would be a huge contribution.
>
> gary


When at Comdex last month I talked to the people at Epson.  They make a
machine called the progression, which uses the Winengine graphics
accelerator. It currently runs NS486, quite well to.  I would suggest you get
in touch with your local Epson dealer.


Peter.