This is HimemX - the open-source XMS memory manager of FreeDOS. Uses unreal mode when possible and has a very low conventional memory footprint.

Got any patches? Noticed any bugs? Please report your findings on the FreeDOS mailing list: freedos-user@lists.sourceforge.net

Features

  • high performance: uses unreal memory mode instead of protected mode switching
  • very low conventional memory footprint: ca. 2 KiB
  • open-source (Artistic license) - you are free to look into the code, and improve it as you wish
  • requires a 386-compatible CPU

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License

Artistic License

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

MS-DOS

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

Programming Language

Assembly

Related Categories

Assembly Hardware Drivers

Registered

2015-09-03