On Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM, John Drescher <drescherjm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> I think that there might be a real reason to do so, now. Wow32, used in 64-bit Windows versions, can't run Win16 apps. Wine can. >> > Isn't this is a result of a processor limitation. 64 bit mode does not > support 16 bit mode. > > > John > If Wine under x86_64 can run it, no.... The support of vm86 seem not to exist... (Should only be a issue for DOS apps) http://forum.winehq.org/viewtopic.php?t=1759 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protected_mode#Real_mode_application_compatibility seem to state that Win16 on Windows > 3 run in protected mode. Gert
