Big Real Mode above 4Gb

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From: MGMidget
Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 06:31

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I understand the basic principles of Big Real Mode where the selector limit
is set to 4Gb.  Is there a way to have the base be at 4Gb and the limit at
8Gb?  Would this work, and what would the problems be?  There is no OS
involved at the time I'm trying to execute this code.

    Thanks,

        -- TW

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