2 ms·

I seem to recall that IBM had second source rights to the 8088 too which presumably made the choice easier.

• pjmlp 6y ago
  Fair enough, then I am most likely wrong here.
  • klelatti 6y ago
    I have to say I'm confused now! Feeling a bit nostaligic now as my first job was with IBM selling the original PC to small businesses. Not the hardest job!