Open-Source z386

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I have no idea about this but thought some of you guys that have been in tech since the beginning might enjoy this article.

Open-Source z386 Brings Intel 80386 Microcode Back to Life

z386 is an open-source 80386-class FPGA CPU core that uses recovered Intel 386 microcode to run DOS and protected-mode software.

z386, an open-source FPGA CPU core that recreates a once-legendary Intel 80386-class processor (i386) using recovered original microcode, has reached the point where it can boot DOS, run protected-mode software, and play classic games such as Doom and Cannon Fodder.

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Great post.

After my old TANDY1000EX could no longer play the games that were hitting the shelves in the late 80s early 90s I went onto to Northgate 386. It was last computer I bought specifically for gaming as adult life obligations took priority.

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Hey Jymm, does anyone really want to revive the infant form of “evil” at the core of Skynet?

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