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From: tim@ISM780B.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Amiga shown with 68020
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Date: Mon, 25-Nov-85 17:00:00 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 25 17:00:00 1985
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> == bobp@amiga in net.micro.amiga

> is an invalid user mode operation in the 68010 and 68020.)  In addition,
> you should be sure to NOT use the upper 8 bits of a pointer for storing
> unrelated information, since the 68020 uses all 32 bits for addressing.

Well, the 68020 puts out all 32 bits.  But does the system use them?  If
it doesn't, then it should be ok to play games with these bits.

						Tim Smith
						ima!ism780!tim
						ihnp4!cithep!tim

Disclaimer:  This posting is in no way an endorsement by me or my employers
of using bits in pointers for any evil, immoral, or illegal purposes.