From: Tom E. <te...@dr...> - 2008-12-21 22:13:38
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>> >> I am considering adquiring a new processor, but what can be found in >> >> the shops is mostly x86-64. >> >> If what I read is correct, there is no V86-mode, so there isn't NTVDM >> >> under WIndows, >> > mostly wrong. >> > >> > the only problem is, that there is no 16-bit (DOS real-mode) operation if >> > you are running a 64 bit operating system. >> > >> > >> >>Thanks Tom for your answer. But in what is that different from not >>existing a NTVDM? in that this is a limitation of the processor, and not caused by lazy microsoft programmers ;) >>I mean, I suppose that I can no longer run >>16-bit programs on a DOS-box, right? > Right. But even if you have a 64bit capable CPU, > that doesn't mean that you have to run a 64Bit OS > as well. Beside that for the vast majority of > applications it won't do you any good anyway... right Tom |