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===== Notes ===== | ===== Notes ===== | ||
- | This function is not specific to DPMI hosts. Some operating systems will recognize this call for programs running in real mode. Programmers are encouraged to use this call | + | This function is not specific to DPMI hosts. Some operating systems will recognize this call for programs running in real mode. Programmers are encouraged to use this call |
- | in all DOS and DPMI-client programs. All DPMI hosts will hook Int 2FH and so a DPMI client can use this API without any other precautions. Non-DPMI programs that can run on DOS | + | in all DOS and DPMI-client programs. All DPMI hosts will hook Int 2FH and so a DPMI client can use this API without any other precautions. Non-DPMI programs that can run on DOS |
- | 2.xx or earlier should make sure that the Int 2FH vector is non-zero before executing the Int 2FH. | + | 2.xx or earlier should make sure that the Int 2FH vector is non-zero before executing the Int 2FH. |
- | When an application calls this function it will regain control at intervals, so it should continue to re-issue this function call so long as it has nothing to do. | + | |
- | DPMI client and application vendors are encouraged to use this function. It can significantly improve the performance of a DOS-based multitasking host. | + | |
+ | When an application calls this function it will regain control at intervals, so it should continue to re-issue this function call so long as it has nothing to do. | ||
+ | DPMI client and application vendors are encouraged to use this function. It can significantly improve the performance of a DOS-based multitasking host. | ||
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===== See also ===== | ===== See also ===== | ||
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