The Intel 286, originally known as the 80286, was the first Intel processor that could run all the software written for its predecessor. Within 6 years of its release, an estimated 15 million 286-based personal computers were installed around the world, according to Intel.
To avoid overdependence on Intel as its sole source of chips, IBM demanded in the early 1980s that Intel find it a second supplier. In 1982, Intel and AMD signed a technology exchange agreement making AMD a second supplier, giving AMD access to Intel's so-called second-generation 286 chip technology. And so was the beginning of what would become a
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- Sorry to get off topic. Where can I get a copy or download a video of Forbidden Planet?
On topic. This is really interesting both archivally and as a development process. Seeing what each one looked like has been interesting. Kinda like looking at guts without the blood.... (Read the rest) - Posted by: kazwhite07@... Posted on: 04/04/07 You are currently: a Guest | Log in | Terms of Use
God bless the progress of technology
MIS Master | 11/14/06
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Good photo documentry - zdnet
not of this world | 11/14/06
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Altair
casadata | 12/07/06
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Forbidden Planet
kazwhite07@... | 04/04/07
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wow
matt.techster@... | 04/03/07
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great essay
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