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Article #4316Re: Memory Upgrades
From: Danny Low
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 1990 18:25
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 1990 18:25
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> This may sound like a silly question, but I have never quite
>understood the use of extra memory on your pc. Other than the fact
>that some applications may require extra memory to run... what use
>is it? Does it make your computer run any faster? And, if you wanted
>the extra memory to set up a ram disk, does this require any special
>hardware?
Extra memory can be used for...
1. Disk caching to improve disk access.
2. Print caching to "complete" a print job faster.
3. A RAM disk.
All the above require software but no additional hardware. From experience
all of the above will make a significant difference in speed.
Danny Low
"Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley
HP CPCD dlow%hpspcoi@hplabs.hp.com ...!hplabs!hpspcoi!dlow
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