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Launches·May 25, 2026

z386 open-source 80386 processor launches with original microcode

Launch · lobsters · stat: shipped z386, an open-source 80386 processor, launches, built around original microcode. The project, led by lorddimwit, provides a fully functional and verifiable 80386…

Launch · lobsters · stat: shipped

z386, an open-source 80386 processor, launches, built around original microcode. The project, led by lorddimwit, provides a fully functional and verifiable 80386 implementation. It offers a detailed look into the architecture of the classic 32-bit CPU design.

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  1. https://nand2mario.github.io/posts/2026/z386/

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