[comp.sys.ibm.pc] Request for Info on LIM emulators for '386s

erc@pai.UUCP (Eric Johnson) (12/01/88)

I have seen a number of discussions lately on the
difference between extended and expanded memory on the PC.
During those discussions, I saw mentions of LIM emulators, such as
QEMM and LIMSIM.  Now, the questions I have are...

I have a Televideo '386 machine with 2 MB of RAM. I am running
DOS (3.X) and I want to use the extra 1 MB of RAM as LIM 4.0
memory for software we are writing. Basically, we are using
Intel Inboard 286s for some 286 machines and I would
prefer to use the extra RAM I have already in the machine.

1) Are there any packages that would allow me to do this? Can
you give me names and perhaps an address or phone number for 
a company contact? (If your company sells such a product here
is a chance to justify your net access.)  Are there any hidden
gotchas in using such software? Hidden incompatibilities, etc.?

2) Will a LIM 4.0 emulator slow down the machine? Or, is the
LIM software fast enough that performance is near that
of a straight LIM board?  I'm really unfamiliar with this
whole topic of LIM et al, so any information will be
helpful.

3) Will the Intel Inboard 286 work with a Televideo '386 machine?
The 286 in the product name seems to imply no.  I note that
Intel also makes an Inboard _386_ which is a product that perhaps
I will have to get.  I would prefer to use the RAM already on 
board, but whatever works works...

I can compile a summary for the net of any information that
is emailed to me.  

Thank you for your help,
-Eric
 

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