Date: 15 Feb 1998 12:54:51 -0000
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From: b52g AT usa DOT net (JP Morris)
Subject: Re: Caldera DR-DOS 7.02 memory problems with QEMM?
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>I am considering an upgrade from OpenDOS 7.01 to DR-DOS 7.02 (note the
>much discussed name change). However, I read a few weeks ago of problems
>related to QEMM and the new release of DR-DOS. I have a significant number
>of drivers and TSR programmes which are necessary for my speech
>synthesizer and refreshable braille display. I use QEMM 7.53 and its
>optimize utility to maximize the available conventional memory. 
>
>Are the rumoured memory problems in DR-DOS 7.02 genuine, and if so, would
>it be best to wait for the next release before upgrading?

As Far As I Know, there are only two problems with QEMM.

One,
    Stealth does not like the year 2000 driver.
    You can use the command EXCLUDEINT1A (or whatever) to prevent this problem.
    It is more a nuisance than a problem and Stealth was never very reliable
    anyway.

Two,
    The QEMM utility DOS-UP does not work owing to a conflict caused by some
    enhancements Mathias Paul made while at Caldera UK.

There will be a new release of the Kernel shortly, which should also cure the
PCI problems caused by the Year 2000 driver.

>
>Jason.
>
>
>
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