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From: JP Morris <doug-15 AT bigfoot DOT com>
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Subject: Re: DJGPP and 286?
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2000 00:24:23 +0000
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Ed Lentz wrote:
> 
> Okay I have a question,
> So far I have used djgpp to compile a project and it has worked without
> complaint.
> Now, I want to make an executable so that it can run on a 286.
> From what I understand djgpp requiers a 386 or better to compile.
> The question is, will it compile and link a program so it could run on a
> 286?

No.  But if you need to make a 286-protected mode program, try to get
hold of Borland C 4.xx and Powerpack, if possible.
The 16-bit support is superb (the 32-bit support converted me to DJGPP
however).

> 
> Ed Lentz
> elentz AT engr DOT colostate DOT edu

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