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	Kanvinde on Fri, 09 Jun 2000 08:31:02 +0530)
Subject: Re: far pointers
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> Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2000 08:31:02 +0530
> From: Gaurang Kanvinde <n8007034 AT ccs DOT iitb DOT ernet DOT in>
> 
> How do I access memory registers in C? DJGPP gcc does not recognise  the
> far pointers that can be used otherwise. Instead,   _farpeek and
> _farpoke functions are used.
> 
> Can someone tell me how to use these functions?. What are the SELECTOR
> and OFFSET arguments in these functions?

I don't understand what do you mean by ``memory registers'', but in
general, sections 18.1, 18.2, and 18.4 of the DJGPP FAQ list
(v2/faq230b.zip from the same place you get DJGPP) should explain
these issues in quite some detail.

If something in the FAQ is unclear, please ask specific questions.