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From: ralf@b.gp.cs.cmu.edu (Ralf Brown)
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Subject: Re: 386-Specific Compilers, DOS extenders
Keywords: Compilers, 32 bit, i386
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Date: 25 Mar 90 22:50:19 GMT
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In article <10518@portia.Stanford.EDU> dhinds@portia.Stanford.EDU (David Hinds) writes:
}    On a related note, Desqview claims to be compatible with the VCPI
}specification for DOS extenders.  Does this mean that Desqview IS a DOS
}extender, for all practical purposes?  For example, can I compile a program
}for the Phar Lap DOS extender stuff, and just run it under Desqview? 

No, VCPI compatibility means DESQview will peacefully coexist with any program
written using a VCPI-compatible DOS extender.  If you compile a program for
the Phar Lap DOS extender, you'll still need the Phar Lap extender.
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