On Wed, 2 Sep 1998, Bryan Scaringe wrote:
}garden variety i386, they are probably not
Bryan,
It seems that the designation "i386" doesn't mean literally "80386"; it
seems to be a shorthand that signifies that the code is designed to run
on Intel and compatible processors that have such things as protected
mode. These were major, significant improvements in design that were
first available with the 80386 and its successors. I think it would
better be interpreted as " '386 and successors". This usage also seems
to be true of some Macrosoft Win terminology ("386 Enhanced" mode, for
instance).
I could be wrong about this, but feel confident enough to risk posting
it. Please let me know if I'm wrong!!
(Possibly include this little bit into the newbie FAQ? I think it's far
from obvious to many newcomers.)
Hope this helps! (HTH)
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