Protected mode/Real mode switching

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From: James F. MacKay
Date: Mon, 15 Apr 1991 16:03

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Can someone explain to me how to write a program that is capable
of running normally in protected mode, but can switch into real
mode for DOS calls?  MS C and/or ASM preferred.

Thank You!

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