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Q79539: FAST Versions 3.0x or Later Required with MS-DOS 5.0

Article: Q79539
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 22-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 5.0 
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SUMMARY
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Future Computer Systems, Inc. has confirmed that you must use FAST memory
manager versions 3.0x or later with MS-DOS version 5.0.

MORE INFORMATION
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FAST is a memory manager that speeds up conventional, expanded, and extended
memory. Versions earlier than 3.0x will not access (that is, recognize) extended
memory when run with MS-DOS 5.0. FAST has three files that can be loaded as
device drivers or terminate-and-stay- resident (TSR): FASTX.EXE, FASTE.EXE, and
FASTC.EXE.

The product included here, FAST, is manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

REFERENCES
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Future Computer Systems, Inc. technical support: (603) 894-6975

Additional query words: 5.00 3rdparty noupd

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS500
Version           : MS-DOS:5.0

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