new interesting addition

From: Lawrence Walker <lwalker_at_mail.interlog.com>
Date: Sat Sep 19 01:31:19 1998

On 18 Sep 98 at 22:03, SUPRDAVE_at_aol.com wrote:

> installing the mathco will wont speed up anything EXCEPT for programs that USE
> it. i bought an xt that had a 16 bit vga card in it. i dont know if every 16
> bit vga card works in an 8bit slot, but i guess it's worth a try anyway.
>
> david
>
> In a message dated 98-09-18 21:14:47 EDT, you write:
>
> << I've got an Intel Inboard card, but mounted in a 5150 with a Plus
> hardcard.
> I've also been searching for the piggyback with no luck so far. Would adding
> a 387 co-processer speed applications up significantly ? I'm also on the
> lookout for an 8-bit VGA card for this set-up. I have a 16-bit card with a
> switch for either 9 or 15 pin connectors. I don't suppose this would work
> in the 8-bit 5150 would it ? I know some 16-bit cards will work in an 8-bit.
>
> ciao larry >>
>
 Thanks Dave, that sounds encouraging. At least it tells me I won't fry the
board. I'll give it the 16-bit a try.
 I had heard that very few apps use the 387 and it wasn't worth the expense,
but then again on a 5150 every little bit counts.

ciao larry
lwalker_at_interlog.com
Received on Sat Sep 19 1998 - 01:31:19 BST