Re: FS: 33Mhz 68LC040 processor

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From: Michael Kee
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 1996 00:00

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In article <chakraborti.1-2009962054380001@ts29-3.homenet.ohio-state.edu>,
chakraborti.1@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu (Indraneel Chakraborti) wrote:

> In article <3240A2D3.5CFF@henson.cc.wwu.edu>, n8235256@henson.cc.wwu.edu
wrote:
> 
> > i'm trying to upgrade my dad's LC and (since i've never owned
> > a mac) what is the fpu for?
> 
> FPU stands for �floating point unit� and is necessary for and speeds up
> math-intensive work�CAD, spreadsheets, etc. The LC040 chips in the LC
> IIIs  for example are missing FPUs to keep costs down (thus the LC
> designation in the chip name). You can fool some software that requires an
> FPU with something like SoftwareFPU (albeit it is no replacement for a
> real FPU).
> 
> Thats all I know off the top of my head.
> 
> Neel. 

You can get FPU's for the LC series cheap from some of the catalog dealers
(Mac Mall or Mac Warehouse). I got one for my LCIII for $26 and it really
helps. Easier to install than memory--square chip that plops into a square
frame on board.
M.

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From: mkee@sonic.net (Michael Kee)
Subject: Re: FS: 33Mhz 68LC040 processor
Date: 1996/09/21
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