Xenix ?

From: Ben Franchuk <bfranchuk_at_jetnet.ab.ca>
Date: Tue Nov 13 12:37:51 2001

Douglas Quebbeman wrote:
>
> > While it is true the 8086/8088 is really only a 8 bit cpu,
>
> No, the 8086 is a 16-bit cpu with a 16-bit data path; the 8088
> otoh is a 16-bit CPU with an 8-bit datapath (or a 16-bit multiplexed
> data path, if you prefer).

You have not tried to program it have you? There are too many
limitations that
catch you off guard. The 6809 is a better 16 bit processor than the
intel product.
Just what a 16 bit cpu is a gray area other than 8080,6502,1802 are 8
bits and the
PDP-11 is 16 bit cpu.
Ben Franchuk.
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