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> > > But that's also not very accurate: V86 is not PM, although it's
> > > close.
> > 
> > No, V86 *is* PM, and programs in V86 run at PL3. And that's why you
> > still have all the protection there inspite of running (simulating)
> > the dangerous real-mode programs.
> 
> I don't get it: are you saying that V86 is identical to PM?  I think it 
> isn't, but if you think it is, why do you mention it as a separate mode 
> in your text?

V86 *is* PM, but it is of a different kind. And that's why it's
mentioned separately.

Protected Mode is of 5 types:

PL0-3 and VM86.

> > > For newbies' sake, I'd suggest to make this distinction very clear (if
> > > you at all mention V86, which I'm not sure is a good idea).
> > 
> > Ok, so what do you suggest this should be?
> 
> Try to avoid saying "protected mode" when you mean V86.
> 
> > But FYI, myself and Alexi did decide to include *everything* about
> > protected-mode including writing extenders. But then, it definitely
> > won't come anywhere in the introduction.
> 
> Yes, that's a different (although interesting and useful) project.
> 
> Try to avoid reinventing the Intel manual ;-).

No, it won't happen that way. The Intel Manual doesn't have examples
that are good enough for people to learn. This is one of the things
we'd like to include.