From: Glen Miner <gminer AT ca DOT newbridge DOT com>
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Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 08:55:06 -0500 (EST)
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> The way that protected mode works allows for memory protection with 
> absolutely NO penalty in performance, according to the Intel docs anyway.
> The hardware automagically detects page faults, and it doesn't cost any
> cpu cycles.

Hmm, I see. So I guess going that extra mile to keep the program 
protected is worth it then. I mean, softer crashes are much better, and 
the only time you really need to go outside of your program is for IO 
stuff. 

Okay, thanks for explaining this to me.

Peace
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