What Is BIND?
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BIND converts protected-mode programs to run in real mode as well
as protected mode. Once converted, the same program file can be
run under DOS and OS/2.
Protected-mode programs use dynamic-link libraries to load
functions from library files at run time. Real-mode programs
include library functions in the executable file. BIND "binds"
dynamic-link functions so that a single stand-alone .EXE file can
be run in both modes. BIND also alters the format of the program
so that it is recognized as a standard executable file in both
operating modes.
See: ◄BIND Internal Operation►
◄Internal Layout of a Bound Program►
Some programs cannot use BIND; in these cases, you may want to
build a dual-mode program.
See: ◄BIND Limitations►
◄How to Build a Dual-Mode Program►
NOTE: Although documented here, BIND is not included in all
Microsoft language products.
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