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snvzz on Nov 7, 2023 | parent | context | favorite | on: A standalone zero-dependency Lisp for Linux

Sure, but then again, it does prove it is possible.

DPMI provides ability to do both DOS and BIOS calls "in protected mode".

Similar trickery is often used to leverage BIOS drivers on new OSs until adequate native drivers are available.

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