What's the 286's segment size?

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What's the 286's segment size?

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Can the 286 have segments larger than 64KB? I'm thinking of starting a new project with smaller goals, a simple OS in assmbler, and I'm trying to decide between BIOS PC which I know well, and Nintendo DS. The DS has 4MB of flat memory space, it's quite a difference! :) (I don't fancy >=386 protected mode.)
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Re: What's the 286's segment size?

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eekee wrote: ↑Tue Jul 29, 2025 6:52 am Can the 286 have segments larger than 64KB?
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Thanks. That's settled it.
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