On Sun, 30 Jul 2000 04:37:54 -0400 (EDT), Thomas Mueller wrote:
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> DOS was really designed for a time when 640 MB RAM was believed to be enough
> for anybody. As applications got bigger, various means became necessary to make
> use of expanded or extended memory. There have been suggestions to compile
> Arachne for DOS with DJGPP, which would sacrifice compatibility with 286s and
> lower CPUs.
Perhaps it's possible to release both a 16bit and a 32bit version?
> Since Arachne is now intended primarily for portable devices like cell phones
> and palmtops, and extending the useful life of older desktop systems is a bonus,
> compatibility with these narrow-view devices becomes important. What type CPU
> would cell phones and other handheld devices use?
Nokia Communicator uses a 486 with Geos 3.0 OS.
Regards Joerg
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