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> Thanks to all who replied to my message about buying 386 vs. 486 computers.
> (Our systems person was telling us that 386s were adequate for our needs.)
> A few people asked me to summarize for the list.
>
> Virtually everyone who responded (29) recommended 486s, especially for Windows
> applications. Generally it was stated that 386s are virtually obsolete, DOS
> versions of software are giving way to Windows. Several people mentioned
> troubles getting Windows to even work correctly on some 386 machines. Most
> people mentioned the small price difference between 386 and 486 now--buy
> the most powerful you can afford. A few of you stressed the need for
> upgradeable 486s (some are not).
>
> Thanks again for giving me some "real life" arguments for our systems folks!
>
> Susan Spillman
> South Texas College of Law Library
>
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