what do you think of 286 based machines? :D?
what do you think of 286 based machines? :D?
Fun but at times challenging machines to workg with. The first PC my family owned was a IBM PS/1 286 based machine so I have fond memories of it. I also have not so fond memories of some of its limitations, namely the memory management which is definitely more fiddly and more machine/chipset dependen than later 386 machines.
I find the limitations of these machines fun to work with/work around & its bit of shame the humble 286 tends to be overlooked but I guess thats understandable given that 386SX machines have similar performance without th 286's more limited & fiddly memory management.
I like my 286 and use every other day or so for either retro gamingthats an amazing story! <3 <3 <3 <3
or BBS browsing posting.
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i glad you like the 286 like i do. it is an underrated system. i love it;s limitations and my 286 is pimped out. with EMS and XMS 25mHz and 16 mb of ram. it is really cool! <3
That brings back memories -- I had a couple of jobs that threw out lots of working hardware that I was more than happy to take off their hands.dang i wish i had those parts@!
I got 2 AST AboveBoards - memory boards with 2 serial ports, a parallel port and 8 mb of socketed RAM, if memory serves. I loaded up the 8mb in a memory manager, created a RAM disk, and loaded DOS into it.
I was amazed at the difference in memory speed. I could tell when the system booted up, the ticking sound as the memory tested slowed WAY down when it hi the memory on the board. If I recall, it only had an 8 bit ISA interface. Ma 16?
I like my 286 and use every other day or so for either retro gaming
or BBS browsing posting.
What 286 games are you all playing?
I would be playing Starflight. Maybe some King's Quest.
i love how limited it is! <3
i prefer 286 over 386
386 is to me too modern
If I hadn't had just been sucked back for a second playthrough into the wonderful modern gaming experience that's Baldurs Gate 3 I'd probably
be playing the India Jones and the Last Crusade adventure game.
Oh man. I never played that and Maniac Mansion is one of my favorite SCUMM games! I need to check out Last Crusade. Thanks.
Yes! Totally agree! I've got both 386SX and 486 class machines but don't really have as much of an attachment to them.:DDDDDDDDD yes! 286 love! <3 286 is amazing~! <3
I guess because the first PC we had at home while I was growing up was a 286 (and we used that baby until it was well and truly worn out, i.e. we got our moneys worth) has influenced my feelings/options on this quite a bit.
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... I'm currently experiencing synaptic core breach.:DDDDDDDDD yes! 286 love! <3 286 is amazing~! <3
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