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Unfair. Windows 3.x had to be able to run on an 8086 (real mode), because that was what most people had. It could also make use of a 286 (standard mode) or 386
by andyjohnson0 13y ago
Unfair. Windows 3.x had to be able to run on an 8086 (real mode), because that was what most people had. It could also make use of a 286 (standard mode) or 386 (enhanced mode) if available.
Given the hardware constraints I think it was an impressive piece of work for the time.