On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 1:21 PM, Swift Griggs <swiftgri...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Here's what I'm currently looking at (all 486's, but I'd consider 386s and > original Pentiums, too): > > * Compaq Prolinea systems > * Canon ObjectStation > * NEC Powermate > * HP Vectra > * IBM Aptiva or PS/1 > > Not considering: > > * Beige Packard Bell with Microsoft Sound System and a 1M graphics card. > :-) > > Dell made a mean 486 PC I have been very happy with my Dell 486 66 Win 3.11 system. I put in an ethernet card, nice VGA and sound cards, joystick card, dual hard drives, 5 1/4" and 3.5" disks. No CD. Back then Win 3.11 was pretty versatile and I dare say a better OPsystem than its early 90's UNIX contemporaries (*ducks*)! Note I am saying Windows for Workgroups v 3.11 not 3.1. http://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=626 I was using it today to serve as a terminal with my VAX 4000 (win terminal) while browsing the LoneStar.org gopher system using Netscape 2.0 The only thing I need is nicer VGA display, the DELL display I have is not as nice as the card driving it.