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> But why a 386? Why not a 486

This question can go on and on though. Why a 486 and not a P1? Why a P1 and not a P2?

If I had to guess I'd assume it was purely based on part availability, or cost.



The question seems to be why ship Windows95 preinstalled on a platform that can't run it, when highly integrated x86 clones such as the Vortex are available? https://www.vortex86.com/products/Vortex86DX


I assumed that was for the FAT32 and USB support. The stock image just boots up in MS-DOS 7.1 mode and you have to type β€œwin” to go graphical.




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