Darren New wrote:
> Yes. So? Again, just because the OS doesn't protect you from accessing 
> the hardware directly doesn't mean it isn't an OS. If that's what you're 
> disagreeing with, then say so, and we can end this discussion.

BTW, Microsoft Xenix also ran on machines with no hardware protection, as 
did early Macintoshes. If you want to say neither Xenix nor MacOS were 
actual operating systems because they didn't keep you from crashing the 
machine, then I'll be forced to conclude that C++ isn't an actual 
programming language. :-)

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   Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   The NFL should go international. I'd pay to
   see the Detroit Lions vs the Roman Catholics.

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