The IIfx IOP's would certainly benefit the Internet experience as you use the mouse to navigate.
Also consider that the cursor (hardware cursor) is controlled via the IOP's as well. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregg Eshelman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Vintage Macs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 9:43 PM Subject: Re: IIfx VS 386DX/40 Re: IIfx online Re: Hi-Spec IIci finished > > --- Bill Zipprich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Remember guys, the IIfx had IOP's! > > > > This was an advanced feature. Similar to IBM > > mainframes with channel > > processors for I/O. > > > > I don't know if PC's ever had that kind of advanced > > hardware. > > 16550N UARTS, that ought to at least equal the IIfx > serial ports with the IOPs turned on. The rest of > the IOP functions would be irrelevant to an internet > test. :) Hmmm, would need a good ISA multi I/O card > too since I don't recall any 386DX/40 having much > if any integrated input/oputput. > > Heh, the IIfx definately has an edge in expandability. > The 386 will need a video card, SCSI card, and I/O > card just to get started. > > ===== > http://www.junkscience.com "All the Junk that's fit to Debunk!" > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs > http://www.hotjobs.com > > -- > Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> > The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > > -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
