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Intel 8086

Coverage of Intel 8086 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 24 · 11:27 UTCMost recent: Apr 30 · 14:20 UTC
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  • TECHNOLOGYApr 30 · 14:20 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date"

    Microsoft has released the earliest discovered DOS source code, including 86-DOS 1.00 kernel sources and PC-DOS 1.00 development snapshots, along with documentation. The code predates the MS-DOS branding and traces back to Tim Paterson's original 86-DOS (QDOS) created for Intel 8086-based systems, later licensed by Microsoft for the IBM PC.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 24 · 11:27 UTCHACKER NEWS
    8087 Emulation on 8086 Systems

    The article discusses how 8087 math coprocessor instructions can be emulated on 8086-based systems, enabling compatibility with software requiring floating-point operations. It highlights technical methods for replicating 8087 functionality in software, useful for retro computing and legacy system preservation.

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