8087s and old 8088s question

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From: Steve Miller
Date: Mon, 16 Jun 1986 19:09

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Some dealers of 8087s are including 8088s with the math chip.
They tell me the reason is that some older 8088s won't work
with the 8087.  What is the problem, and how can I tell
which 8088s are compatible?

I don't read news; my mail address is ihnp4!bellcore!bambi!steve

	-thanks, Steve Miller

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Subject: 8087s and old 8088s question
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