Re: Win '96

> > The P6's aren't really that popular yet because they cost too much.  Only i
> > big time business like I stated before are using them.  And actually, the
> > 150's and 200's are still p5's.
>      No!!  The P6 (aka Pentium PRO) has models in 150MHz, 180MHz, and 200MHz.
> -=[ G Man ]=-

Maybe I can set straight some obvious confusion here.

The first author here is REALLY confused and obviously doesn't read much.

the 150's and 200's are NOT "STILL" P-5's.

The P-5, known as the Pentium, comes in 75, 90, 100, 120, 150 and 166Mhz
versions.  Without going into technical specs that would be greek to the
adverage computer user, the P-5 is good for 16 and 32 bit code.

The P-6 <as mentioned correctly by GMan, Pentium Pro> comes in 150, 180 and
200Mhz versions currently.  Again, without going into gurustuff, the P-6
works best on pure 32-bit software. <unix, NT and OS/2 running oly native
OS/2 apps.>

For the common user using Win95 <which is not pure 32bit> with games, and
other 16bit software, the P-5 performs MUCH better.  The P-6 runs 16bit code
slower that low-end P-5's.

The cost is not that much different actually.  The main reason that large
corporations are using the P-6 is that it does offer a SUBSTANTIAL
performance increase for servers running 32bit software.  Resulting in
increased productivity and more stable network situations.

If you are in the market for a power user computer.  Go with the P-5 166.
Win95 SMOKES on them.  Or even a 150 for that matter.  If you are a 95 user
and considering a P-6 of ANY speed, I feel that you will be greatly
disapointed.  Especially if you are sitting with a P-5 90 or above right now.
HOWEVER, if you are going to run all PURE 32bit software, then the Pentium
Pro will definately serve you well.

Eric