[comp.sys.mac.system] System 7.0 memory problems

jcm@vulcan.anu.edu.au (05/26/91)

I have installed system 7.0 on a Mac SE 2/20. I also installed Gatekeeper, 
Gatekeeper Aid, QuickKey and Disinfectant. The system
software takes up just over 1MB of RAM, and whenever I try to run Word 4.0 or
Hypercard 2.0 (which like 1MB) I get a message - 

"<application> requires <x MB> to run. <y Kb> is available. Do you wish to 
open <application> with the available memory?"

It is safe to open the app, I have found, but If I try to open the chooser while
I've got a document open, or another window, then I get the low memory 
message suggesting I lose other windows first.
Then when I exit from the application, I have found that there is less ram to 
use than before I opened the application.

Why does this happen? 
If I get another Mb or 2 of RAM will this ease my "Ram Cram Blues"?

Thanks,

James C. McPherson

internet:	jcm@vulcan.anu.edu.au

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