The History of Personal Computing

eBay Episode 9 – Compaq Deskpro 386

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Compaq Deskpro 386

On today’s show, we’re continuing our coverage of the 32-bit GUI computers. We’ve covered some exciting and colorful 32-bit computing platforms. But in this episode, we go a little more boring and beige by covering the Compaq Deskpro 386, other 386 based computers, and touching on the Windows/386 operating system.

http://www.historyofpersonalcomputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/HofPC-eBay-9.mp3

Links mention in this episode:

  • TRS-80 Model 102
  • PiDP-8/I: RECREATING THE PDP-8/I
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_2.1x
  • THE EXECUTIVE COMPUTER; A Top Machine Carries a Top Price
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_80386
  • http://www.networkworld.com/article/3035474/software/opera-founder-talks-up-new-vivaldi-browser.html

    • Auctions picked for this episode:

    • Jeff’s
      • Microsoft Windows/386
      • Compaq SLT 386s/20 laptop
      • AMAZINGLY RARE COMPAQ SLT 286 386s/20 LAPTOP COLLECTION!! ENRON MOTOROLA WINDOWS
      • David’s
        • Vintage
          • ...more
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