In c language there is a concept of far pointer, but still it is not applicable using gcc compiler. Is there any way to implement far pointer in c?

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In c language there is a concept of far pointer, but still it is not applicable using gcc compiler. Is there any way to implement far pointer in c using gcc compiler ? If there is any misconception related to far pointer please make it clear to me......

`far` pointers do not exist in standard [C99](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C99). It is (was) a vendor specific extension. — Basile Starynkevitch, Oct 14 '14 at 12:42

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Far and Near pointers are applicable in 16-bit x86 architectures. So you may find the concept applicable in ancient compilers like Turbo C which are written for old l6-bit architecture but not in the modern compilers like GCC.

What is the difference between far pointers and near pointers? explains in more detail with regards to what they are.

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In c language there is a concept of far pointer, but still it is not applicable using gcc compiler. Is there any way to implement far pointer in c?

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