DOS/4GW
E944926
DOS/4GW is a DOS extender that enabled 32-bit protected-mode applications, particularly games, to run under DOS by providing access to extended memory and advanced processor features.
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
DOS extender
ⓘ
software ⓘ |
| architecture | x86 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | DOS/4G NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| category |
game development tool
ⓘ
memory management software ⓘ |
| compatibleWith | Intel 80386 or later processors NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| distributedWith |
Watcom C/C++
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Watcom compiler NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enables |
32-bit applications under DOS
ⓘ
access to extended memory ⓘ use of advanced processor features ⓘ |
| era | 1990s PC gaming ⓘ |
| fileExtension | .exe ⓘ |
| handles |
memory allocation beyond 640 KB
ⓘ
switching between real mode and protected mode ⓘ |
| implements | DPMI ⓘ |
| memoryModel | flat 32-bit address space ⓘ |
| notableFor | widespread use in DOS games of the 1990s ⓘ |
| operatingSystem | DOS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| provides |
interface between real mode and protected mode
ⓘ
protected-mode runtime for DOS programs ⓘ |
| requires | 386 or better CPU ⓘ |
| runsOn | IBM PC compatible computers ⓘ |
| supportsMode | 32-bit protected mode ⓘ |
| targetEnvironment | real-mode DOS ⓘ |
| typicalUseCase |
commercial DOS games
ⓘ
high-performance DOS applications ⓘ |
| usedFor |
running 32-bit protected-mode applications
ⓘ
running games under DOS ⓘ |
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