The 8086 was not object compatible with the 8080, but one could "assemble" 8080 code (or even Z80 code) into 8086 with an automated process. It might not be op

The 8086 was not object compatible with the 8080, but one could "assemble" 8080 code (or even Z80 code) into 8086 with an automated process. It might not be optimal code, but it would get a working application up and running rather quick on new hardware.