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The 386 is the minimum viable processor for a lot of applications. 386SX class machines are the baseline for the modern x86 architecture: 32-bit internals, rea
by ataylor284_ 3y ago
The 386 is the minimum viable processor for a lot of applications. 386SX class machines are the baseline for the modern x86 architecture: 32-bit internals, real MMU capabilities. It could probably handle a lot of legacy Win32, Win16 and DOS industrial apps. The heat issues could be a concern but lower power and solid state storage could still be a reliability win when replacing aging hardware.