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An operational mode of x86-compatible CPUs, in which software can use features such as virtual memory, paging, and safe multitasking.

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multitasking mode real mode x86 virtual memory software compatible dos extender
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ode node sode dode zode tode yode code jode hode rode wode bode mode lode diode frode spode goode inode
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