INT 15h, 82h (130) Device Program Termination many
Provides an interface to discontinue the use of a device by all
processes currently using the device.
On entry: AH 82h
BX Device ID
Returns: Carry Set if service not supported, else cleared
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Notes: The PC, PCjr, and the XT dated 11/08/82 do not
support this service.
This interface is supported for multi-tasking
environments, where more than one process (or task)
may be executing in the system. Usually the
operating system will supply the handler for this
service; this way, the operating system can keep
track of which process is using each device on the
system.
The operating system will use this service to
discontinue the use of a device by all processes
currently using the device.
Seealso:
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