I pretty much agree. I actually don't really need or even want access to even the full 4GB that a 32-bit CPU allows, but would like what's there to work correctly no matter how much memory there actually is. My newest computer came with 6GB (64-bit Vista), which I multi-boot to DOS. I had to take 4GB out of the computer (leaving it with 2GB) to get DOS to recognize any extended memory at all, thereby leaving Vista in a less-than-optimum configuration. I should also point out that some of my programs require I/O virtualization, which is only available in MS EMM386 or Qualitas 386MAX -- none of the other memory managers are "complete" enough to work properly.
It should also be noted that a 32-bit Windows OS (including XP-32 and Vista-32) are limited to about 3.5 GB. The absolute maximum for 32-bits is 4GB, but you have to leave room for things like video RAM and shadow RAM that don't use "real" memory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration and deployment - and focus on what you do best, core application coding. Discover what's new with Crystal Reports now. http://p.sf.net/sfu/bobj-july _______________________________________________ Freedos-user mailing list Freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/freedos-user
