From:	senelson AT yahoo DOT com (naniboujou)
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: Stuck with buffered I/O when using biosprint with Windows 2000
Date:	2 Feb 2003 20:12:18 -0800
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Thanks, all, for your feedback. I was able to stop hitting my head
against the wall on the biosprint() approach, having not known if I
was just missing something obvious. I will try the low-level outb()
instructions. I had been assuming that Windows 2000 memory protection
mechanisms would get in the way. I have also been motivated to bring
an ancient 66MHz Compaq garage-sale-special out of retirement. Gave it
some more memory and loaded Windows 98SE, but haven't quite got DJGPP
configured yet. (I am quite sure this was an incredibly new experience
for the old-timer.) Figure I might have better luck with that
platform.

I really appreciate that folks like you make this solo basement
engineer feel a lot less alone!

Steve

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