C integral types [was Re: Semi-OT: Why Kids Can't use Computers] (fwd)

Tue Aug 20 03:26:42 UTC 2013

On 13-08-19 10:48 PM, D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:
> 
> After the 68000 became viable, when was an 8088 considered for a new
> design of a personal computer that was not meant to be PC-compatible?

The ill-fated Konix Multisystem used an 8086; I saw it demoed, once, in
1989 before the company folded. It was a lovely machine. Jeff Minter was
incredibly keen on it.

cheers
 Stewart
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