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a115433

Joined: 05 Mar 2010
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a115433 14 Mar 2010, 13:35

what is the reason for task gates?
changing task can be done by calling/jumping directly to TSS descriptor.
Task gate is not required, its just is for no good reason.

14 Mar 2010, 13:35

revolution
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revolution 14 Mar 2010, 13:38

asmcoder, aka a115433, complained: wrote:

what is the reason for task gates?
changing task can be done by calling/jumping directly to TSS descriptor.
Task gate is not required, its just is for no good reason.

Yes, asmcoder, we bow to your superior knowledge on all things CPU as usual. You are correct, the TSS is completely useless, don't even bother to think about speculating on the merest possibility of contemplating using it even once.

14 Mar 2010, 13:38

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