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. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The more you drive, the less intelligent you are. -- _Repo Man_ Don Subt The opinions expressed above are Tandy Corp. strictly mine, not my employer's. 817-390-2923 don%trsvax@rwsys.lonestar.org...