Windows/286 Windows before being renamed to Windows/286 with version 2.10) is a graphical operating released by Microsoft Corporation on December 9 , 1987 . It runs as a graphical shell on top of an existing MS-DOS installation. Windows/286 was complemented by Windows/386 Windows 3.0 December 31 , 2001 .
Minimum Specifications [ ]
MS-DOS Minimum/Recommended Specifications
Minimum Specifications
Recommended Specifications
System
Personal Computers using an Intel 80286 Processor (IBM Personal Computers and Compatibles)
Operating System
MS-DOS 3.30
CPU
8086 or 8088
CPU
80286
RAM
512 KB conventional memory
Graphics
IBM EGA, IBM VGA, IBM 8514, IBM CGA, Hercules graphics card, or compatibles.
Storage
Hard disk required
Floppy Disk Drive
A low-density (720 KB) 3.5" or 1.20 MB 5.25" Floppy Disk Drive is required for Installation.
Input
Use of the Microsoft Mouse is optional.
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MS-DOS Minimum/Recommended Specifications
8086 or 8088
