Mr. Dominik Mann posted a question to the General forum, asking would someone please explain the use of the term "protected" in operating systems. A complex question which presents some detailed issues and nuances.For a great read, please see Mr. Elvish's reply to this question. I thought it was so good, I decided to "showcase" it. Knowledge IS power!Thanks Dominik for the insightful question.Thanks Elrond for the insightful answer. I LOVE this stuff!!!bthttp://ftp.avsim.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboa...rumID6&archive=

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