[comp.sys.ibm.pc] DESQview, multitasking and expanded memory

barkdoll@cattell.psych.upenn.edu (Edwin Barkdoll) (10/18/89)

	I want to multitask at least 2 processes that have 640K
available to them on an 80286.  I intend to use the 'DOS extender'
DESQview with 2Meg extended memory, unless I am convincingly advised
otherwise.  

	My question is two-fold:
	(1) Can software drivers such as QEMM50/60 convert my 2M of
_extended_ memory into expanded memory so that I can multitask with
640K per task or will I just get 640K+ with a sinngle task.

	(2) What are the disadvantages to using software drivers to
convert extended memory into expanded memory rather than just buying
an expanded memory board? (the response to (1) may answer this question)

	Please reply by e-mail.  Thanks.
		Edwin Barkdoll [barkdoll@cattell.psych.upenn.edu]