DOS Protected - Mode Interface Programming
DPMI stands for DOS Protected - Mode Interface Programming
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DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI)
- DPMI (DOS Protected Mode Interface) is a program interface that allows an application program running under the Disk Operating System (DOS) to take advantage of a DOS extender, which lets the progr...
protected mode
- Protected mode is a mode of program operation in a computer with an Intel-based microprocessor in which the program is restricted to addressing a specific contiguous area of 640 kilobytes.
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DOS Protected Mode Interface (DPMI)
DPMI (DOS Protected Mode Interface) is a program interface that allows an application program running under the Disk Operating System (DOS) to take advantage of a DOS extender, which lets the progr... (WhatIs.com)
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protected mode
Protected mode is a mode of program operation in a computer with an Intel-based microprocessor in which the program is restricted to addressing a specific contiguous area of 640 kilobytes. (SearchStorage.com)
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