Abstract: In order to facilitate the execution of a command in a pre-OS environment, functionality is provided in the OS environment which allows information regarding a requested command to be communicated to the pre-OS environment. A user request for a command is received, and the user is given information regarding the procedure for execution of the command. The OS communicates to the pre-OS environment certain information, for example by writing to specific memory locations accessible by the pre-OS environment. When the pre-OS environment is activated, the information is used in order to facilitate the user's execution of the command. Information can be transmitted back to the OS, for presentation to the user or further action by the pre-OS environment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for toxicity comprehensive elimination of chrome residues, comprising adding water to chrome residues, wet-grinding the same to a thick liquid, letting it react with dilute hydrochloric acid, and letting the filtrate obtained react with an additive containing barium, with sulfuric acid or magnesium sulfate, and with cream of lime or soda, so as to realize a comprehensive extraction and utilization of various elements. The hydrochloric acids can be circulated, and the filter residues can be used for iron-smelting and brick-making. By means of this method, it is possible not only to completely and permanently eliminate the toxicity of the residues, but also to realize a comprehehsive utilization of the residue resources.