Calling a Procedure in the Current Task
This section describes how to transfer control to another procedure in the currently executing task. Table 8-2 on page 142 contains a list of the possible scenarios and the method to be used.
| To Jump to or Call | Use |
|---|---|
| Procedure in the same code segment. | The programmer uses a near jump or near CALL instruction. |
| Procedure in another, non-conforming code segment with the same privilege level (CPL = DPL). | The programmer uses a far jump or far CALL instruction. A Call Gate (described in the next section) could be used, but isn't necessary. |
| Procedure in another, conforming code segment that has the same privilege level (CPL = DPL) or that is more privileged ... |
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