Re: Mem to Mem DMA ??

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From: Max Stevens-Guille
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 13:18

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I don't know about the validity of the source code but the quoted 
documentation refers to the 8259 DMA controller.  This is incorrect,
an i8259 is a Programmable Interrupt Controller.  The correct part
number is i8237.

Just figured it'd make looking up data sheets easier.

Cheers,
	Max
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