>: As I remember, even in native mode(Z80 compatible), 32 bit linear
>:addressing is possible. In this case, we have MSX with 4G memory.
>:However, it's just for data not for program codes. Program counter is
>:16 bit width. So you cannot run programs on >64KB space.
>
>Oh no! you're not gonna tell me wel'll get the same problem like on PC in
>Dos-modus (640k program area and the rest can only be used for data unless
>you run some shitty, err, how was it called, DOS4GW.EXE-program)???
In MS-DOS you can't even use the memory above 640k for data! Or you have to
use special memory drivers like XMS and EMS.
And we're talking Z80 compatible mode here, for old stuff. New stuff can
ofcourse use the Z380's full potential!
Greetz,
Patriek
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