2026-08-21 06:21 UTC
I got a second Number Smasher 860 card so I’ve busted out the 286. The toolchain itself runs on the i860 so the host CPU being a potato doesn’t really affect it.
The problem I ran into before was that the 32-bit tools were linked against an ancient version of Phar Lap that refused to run on my DECpc 486. This at least solves *that.*
Unforunately, the GREX graphics library needs a 386, and all my 386s are either laptops or Micro Channel. Hm. I guess I need to bum a 386DX-40 off someone.
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@luigithirty@xantronix.social 2026-08-27 15:22
I have a Dell 386/33 on the way which will solve that problem. In the meantime I am learning the cursed secrets of 286 protected mode.