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33. Flat vs. Segmented Memory Model

  • 32 and 64-bit Intel systems using a flat memory model:

      Segment Registers in Flat Memory Mode

  • Segmented memory is preferred model on 16-bit systems as it allows for flexibility in memory allocation and can also prevent buffer overruns:

      Segment Registers in Segmented Memory Mode

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