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From: qz@maxwell.physics.purdue.edu (Qin Zhao)
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Subject: Re: RE programs crashing in Desqview
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Date: 6 Mar 90 23:15:46 GMT
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I am dreaming to do multitasting on PC, and heard Desqview is the choice. But
I had many problems  using it. I am using MS-DOS 4.01, and have QEMM386, and
DEsqview installed on my 386SX machine. I would be very appreciated to
anyone who can help me. Please E-mail to me if possible.
My E-mail: qz@maxwell.physics.purdue.edu

List of a few problem:

a) I can not format a diskette in DV, either use DOS service, or in BIG DOS
   or small DOS(128K).
b) After I open BIGDOS, it takes a lot of conventional memory, from 528k, 
   to only 27K left I don't understand at all. What is BIGDOS, and how can it 
   is so big.
c) After I have used a Mouse-based program in BIGDOS and then quit the 
   program, I lost my mouse cursor. ( I have a Logitech C9 serial mouse) 
   So I have to use ALT key to pop up the menu, is this normal?
d) Are there any books besides mannual talking about Desqview? I think the
   Mannual is too difficult to understand in some parts.