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     -=> Marc "velz" Van Velzen spoke of "Do i *need* a 387 for swi" <=-
    To All at 08-08-92  12:38
 M"VV> I got SWI-prolog for dos from ftp, it needs a little program called
 M"VV> go32 to get started, but this doesn't quite work because I don't own a
 M"VV> 387 math  co-processor.

Fortunately the 386 has a built in emulation call.  Thier are
several 87 and 387 emulators for this very reason.  So in order
for this to work you must find yourself an emulator.  I could
UUcode you one if that would help.

 M"VV> Can I convince go32 to do it's math on the 386 and not to bother with
 M"VV> the 387?  If not, can I get another program to emmulate the 387? Should
 M"VV> I recompile the whole thing telling gcc not to bother with the 387?
 M"VV> (that would realy tick me  off) If so where on ftp can I find gcc for
 M"VV> _DOS_ (not linux or anything)?

Hmm you have source how big is it?

 M"VV> I *realy* need swiprolog, it's great, and I'm used to it (un*x
 M"VV> version).  So if anyone has any ideas *please* help me out.

1:  don't panic
2:  take a deep breath and think rationally.
3:  ask Archie where to find what you need.

my suggestion is to look for an emulator for the 387 or 87.
These exist and meanwhile I'll grab one and UUCode it to you in
case you DON'T find one :)

 M"VV> Maybe this is a FAQ or just a SQ (stupid question), but I'm relatively
 M"VV> new to dos machines, and my local guru is on vacation (just my luck). 

Dos machine don't bite the most important thing is THINK.  Scary
but true.   The question is neither stupid nor is it a FAQ!

        Stephen Cyberman@Toz.Buffalo.NY.US
        Scripted at Sun  08-09-1992  11:28:13

... 98% of all dead owls don't give a hoot!
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