From: "John M. Aldrich" <fighteer AT cs DOT com>
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Subject: Re: Understand Protected Mode
Date: Wed, 07 May 1997 23:45:47 +0000
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Andrea Martino wrote:
> 
> Hy, I used to program with Borlan C++ 3.1 and so I have some problem
> with Proteceted Mode.
> 
> Can someone explain me what are the SEG and the OFF in Protected Mode
> (and the difference between real mode)?
> 
> What is exactly DPMI?
> Why I have to use GO32? What is this library?

Basically, protected mode allows your programs to run in a 32-bit flat
memory model, which eliminates the need for segments, far pointers, and
all the other pitfalls of real mode programming.  Grab the DJGPP
Frequently Asked Questions list (v2/faq210b.zip) and read chapters 17
and 18 for a detailed explanation of how to convert all that icky old
Borland code to the shiny new syntax of protected mode.  For an
explanation of protected mode and other DJGPP concepts, visit
<http://www.delorie.com/djgpp/doc/lexicon/> and other documents at that
site.

-- 
John M. Aldrich, aka Fighteer I <fighteer AT cs DOT com>

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