[comp.windows.ms] How Much RAM *Required* To Run Excel Under Windows 3.0?

cramer@optilink.UUCP (Clayton Cramer) (10/17/90)

I use Excel here under Windows 2.11; unfortunately, it quickly runs
out RAM with large spreadsheets.  Will the same problem exist under
Windows 3.0?  Or will Windows 3.0 handle large spreadsheets by 
swapping to disk?  I don't care if it's slow, as long as it doesn't
run out of memory.  I'm considering upgrading to Windows 3.0 and
buying Excel at home, and I want to know whether I should plan on 
buying more RAM at the same time.  (I know it will work FASTER
if I buy more RAM; my question is whether I NEED to buy more RAM).
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ckinsman@eecs.wsu.edu (Chris Kinsman - EE major) (10/18/90)

It depends on what mode you are running in.  In 386 Enhanced Mode yes you can
just use virtual memory if you have a minimum of 2 megs.  You really need the 
memory however for standard.  

Chirs