I am assuming you are using VC 1.52c when you refer to M$ crap, since that
is the last 16-bit compiler from MS.

Keep in mind that you are working with a product that is several years old
now. (Note: I am not an MS fan!).

I have had very good luck using Borland C/C++ 5.02 in 16-bit x86 embedded
work. This is also no longer a 'current' product, but it is much better than
the MS, IMHO.

Bob Ammerman
RAm Systems
(high performance, high function, low-level software)

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