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> Do simple programs that use floating-point computations run on that
> machine, or do they all bail out with a similar message?

Yes,  you're right, even simple floating-point programs bail out. I had
never realized this. It's quite disappointing.


> In any case, I suggest you set 387=n in the environment and try again.

I'm a newbie. What exactly does it mean to set that in the environment, and
what does it accomplish? Did you mean 386=n?

> It sounds like you could use a timer instead.

I think I would prefer this. Would it work with my incapable pc?

> Note that in DJGPP, signal delivery is delayed when the program is not
> in protected mode (like when it's in a DOS system call).

How much is it delayed by? How do you run a program in protected mode? Does
DOS system call mean telling it to execute the program at the command
prompt?

Thanks for your help,

Derek Young

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