Intel's 80386 Turned 40 This Week
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The Intel 80386 microprocessor turned 40, marking a significant milestone in computing history, with commenters sharing nostalgic experiences and technical insights.
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2 months ago
I really wish Intel would just open source the 80386. ( Or perhaps most of the x86-64 ).
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2 months ago
Happy birthday, the first PC I managed to own was a white brand mini-tower powered by a 386SX with DR-DOS 5, naturally with turbo button.
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