>64k memory segments in Windows/386

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From: John O'Brien
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 1989 18:22

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Is it possible to write programs that use data and code segments larger
than 64K under Windows/386?  This assumes I am using a compiler that 
generates 386 opcodes.  Do I need to use a DOS extender?  Will Windows
do any memory management (ie paging/swapping between disk and RAM) on
such a segment of memory?  Is there another source of information besides
the Windows software development kit?

			Thanks in advance,
			John F. O'Brien


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From: jobrien@nixbur.UUCP (John O'Brien)
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Subject: >64k memory segments in Windows/386
Keywords: memory, segments, 386, >64k
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Date: 28 Nov 89 18:22:07 GMT
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