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From: slbst18@unix.cis.pitt.edu (Stephanie L Bearse)
Newsgroups: comp.windows.ms
Subject: *Help* Multitask DOS in windows
Message-ID: <137528@unix.cis.pitt.edu>
Date: 9 Jun 91 01:16:01 GMT
Organization: University of Pittsburgh
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Hi:

I really need some information regarding how to use dos sessions in
windows3 and be able to multitask as well as run DOS programs in the back
ground. I have 386sx machine with 4 MB of RAM.  

I tried using wordperfect 5.1 and ran it in a dos window and found that
I couldnt use the mouse nor could I use any graphics within wordperfct
to view as it would say other high resolution graphics are on and I couldn't
use it.  

When I ran it in full screen from windows using a .pif file, I
found it the same as when 
running the program in the non-windows mode.  Am I able to run wp5.1 in the
back ground in a dos window full screen and be able to multitask?   

Also I have a communication program called smarterm 240 and when I ran this
in windows it would insert the greek chracter phi all over the place in 
between text.  Is there a way I can get rid of this.

Last of all is there any good written documentation anywhere or any
expert out there who knows how to run DOS in full windows (in full screen) and sized up
windows?  I would greatly appreciate if someone could give me advice 
on this and the way I should set up the memory when running DOS applications.

Thanks again in advance.


Stephanie