Path: utzoo!utgpu!jarvis.csri.toronto.edu!rutgers!carssdf!usenet From: usenet@carssdf.UUCP (UseNet Id.) Newsgroups: comp.unix.xenix Subject: how 2 allocate 65k mem under 286 Large Model Keywords: 286 Xenix Large Model -lmalloc Message-ID: <204@carssdf.UUCP> Date: 13 Sep 89 03:11:35 GMT Distribution: usa Organization: C.A.R.S.,Middlesex,NJ Lines: 11 I am writing a simple program that I would like to allocate several large buffers, over 32k. Reading "malloc" indicates that the newer version, pages 3-5 is appropriate, however that -lmalloc support is only available to small & medium model programs, because brkctl has a similar restriction. So before throwing in the towel and getting 386 xenix (I would but the new device drivers would cost much more than the o/s) does anyone have any suggestions? John Watson ...!rutgers!carssdf!usenet