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Subject: Re: Cheap memory expantion for old ATs/386s?
From: bmarcum@iglou.com
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On 1998-09-26 khaddock@ecst.csuchico.edu said:
   >Hi All:
   >I would like to set up some low end minix/linux systems for some of
   >my broke friends.  Problem is they are getting given these 286's
   >and 386's without very much memory nor expandability.  Does anyone
   >know of a source of ISA memory expander cards that are cheap and
   >use somewhat modern SIMMS (e.g. 72 pin alternated between hi/low
   >byte and/or, less preferable, 30 pin).  I would like to max these
If I remember right, Jameco sells ISA memory cards using 30-pin simms, but
you could get a good used 386 or 486 motherboard for less money; these days,
maybe even an older Pentium.

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