GetMemSO Allocate a block of memory with selector:offset

Inputs: AX = 0ff2ch

CX:DX = Size of block required in bytes

Outputs: Carry set on error else,

SI:DI = selector:offset of allocated memory

Errors: See GetMem

Notes: This function allocates a block of memory with an associated selector:offset. The allocation does not consume a selector on each call as does GetMem because a non-zero offset from an existing selector for this allocation type is returned. GetMemSO is useful for applications which make a large number of allocations where running out of selectors with GetMem could be a problem. A potential drawback is that memory accesses beyond the allocation boundary may go undetected since the selector is shared among several allocations. Also, resizing the block can change the selector:offset of the block.

GetRVect Get real mode interrupt handler address.

Inputs: AX = 0200h

BL= Interrupt vector number.

Outputs: CX:DX = selector:offset of handler.

Errors: None.

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