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─────What Is BIND?──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
     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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