Need help understanding memory models, cpu modes and address translation

[Daniel Baluta]

Hi,

> I am eager to understand the basics of Memory models  (flat, segmented etc)
> , CPU modes (real,protected)
> and address translation (physical to logical etc.) and how all of them work
> together. I am very confused
> about this and would really appreciate if someone could provide good
> references to these topics.

You may find useful information inside i366 Programmers Manual.
Anyhow, reading materials is the first step in understanding these
concepts. You will have to actually  read/write/debug pieces of code
related to them.

thanks,
Daniel.

[1] pdos.csail.mit.edu/6.828/2010/readings/i386.pdf