[comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc] <3@petunia.CalPoly.EDU>

don@trsvax.UUCP (11/04/90)

>>	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.

Add running Windows and OS/2 to the list.

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