RE: A89: Fw: 32 bit TI Graph Link Software
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RE: A89: Fw: 32 bit TI Graph Link Software
> > programs that make 16bit calls will not run on an NT
> system. Perhaps
>
> This is incorrect. NT on Pentium and Pentium II will run
> 16-bit programs
> but in a slower reserved memory space. NT on a Pentium Pro
> will not run
> 16-bit at all, but this is due to the Pro processor, not NT.
NT on a Pentium Pro can run 16-bit applications. I do it all the time (ugh).
They all run in the Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM), which implements the Win16
interface. It will then thunk the calls in a stub, and make 32-bit calls to
the Win32 interface.
//Magnus [Back from the dead]
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