Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 07 Apr 1999 02:58:21 -0400 | From | Brian Gerst <> | Subject | Re: System is too big |
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Wai-Sun Chia wrote: > Brian Gerst wrote: > <SNIP> > > extended memory. The reason there is a size limitation on a zImage is > > that is is loaded into conventional memory (first 640k), since the > > processor is still in real mode while the kernel is loaded. > <SNIP> > > The solution, hence is to use a _REAL_ processor which supports a full > flat 64-bit memory addressing space during boot. ;-)
Not even that. A BIOS which operated in 32-bit protected mode would suffice quite nicely. That would unfortunately break WinDos backwards compatability however (what a shame that would be :)
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Brian Gerst
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