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Queen_of_Hearts
Right click my computer, select properties, select performance tab.
In file type does it say 16 bit or 32 bit??
bistro, what is wrong with EOD I have done that type of work. Of couse they had questions concerning a mushroom cloud.
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SMILE
[This message has been edited by Train (edited 12-06-2000).]
Paid quite a bit for that ticket on the spur of the moment, huh ? No refund, no exchange. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Someone else did set it up, the second time, while it was in the shop.
They must have done it.
Train,
It says 32 bit > virtual memory and file system.
Size:
802 MB (191MB free)
24MB RAM
16 bit has 16k clusters
32 bit has 4k clusters up to 8Gig.
So if it sticks only 1k in a clucter it can not put more from a different file in that cluster. A difference is wasted disk I would say.
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SMILE
It has been done been converted. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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SMILE
Yeah...EOD: If you see us running away, try to keep up. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Q_O_H: Seems that I recall in an earlier post you saying you had only 190 mb left on the hard drive. If that's true (and I'm not trying to embarrass Train here...), then I wouldn't really set aside a permanent amount for a swap file--you won't have room to put anything else on the hd (of course, you don't have much room for much of anything as it stands now). Because of your hd and RAM limits, I think it might be best to leave well enough alone. But when you get that new 800mb 10,000rpm hard drive, THEN we'll go to town! https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Time to throw another two cents in! When I build or upgrade my computers, I usually look at what I consider to be the weakest link in the chain. And that component is typically system RAM. This component is the easiest and cheapest to replace or add to. Its also one of the first places to look at when upgrading an older or poorly performing machine.
Many OEM manufacturers base their marketing and advertising schemes around their products spiffy little CPU's and other doodads and gadgets. To keep prices competitive, they seem to skimp on System RAM.
So, I have several pieces of advice to offer.
First, look at current trends in RAM prices and availability. Right now it is possible to purchase a 128Mb of 133Mhz Dimm for almost the same price as a 128Mb, 100Mhz Dimm. Why? Because, the computer industry is in a constant state of change. A brand new cutting edge, state-of-the-art computer bought today, will become outdated in approx. 18 months. RAM manufacturers must keep up with idustry demands. The effect, 100Mhz Ram will rise in price as wharehouse inventories decline, 133Mz will stabilize for a while, 150Mhz Ram will be expensive until it becomes the standard. Then the cycle starts all over. 150Mhz RAM will drop in price, 133MHZ will increase in price and so on and so forth.
Second, The newer operating systems that are being developed/shipped are much greater RAM hogs than ever before. Even software is more RAM dependent than ever. 128MB of RAM used to be considered a luxury a year or two ago, its now becoming a requirement.
Third, If you want to scan pictures or work with graphics intensive software, you almost have to be running 128MB of RAM to even keep your system from locking up.
Finally, the moral(s) to my story. Don't skimp on RAM! And, If you are considering possible upgrades for this computer in the future, purchase 133Mhz RAM.
bistro
Good catch with 190 left, best leave it alone.
There goes my baker's dozen darn it https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ I can eat them https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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Just think, I went on terminal leave before they put the internet in my office. If I had know it could be like this, why I would have been a 30 year man. SGM academy here i would have come. Another one.
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SMILE
Well..there ya' go.. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Good advice, sdtech.
Also, you guys may read in your perusings some articles where one will write about "the law of diminishing returns" concerning installing too much RAM (over 128mb). Don't be concerned about that. There is a dropoff on performance speed gains as you increase; especially at 128mb and going up. In other words, you won't see the computer speed up as much as you would say, going from 32mb to 64mb. Again, regular home use: 128mb will do fine for the next few years. But if your work involves intensive high-end graphics programs, having to have several programs running at once, etc.--the more RAM the merrier.
[This message has been edited by bistro (edited 12-06-2000).]
Just as an example http://discussions.hardwarecentral.c...ML/012475.html
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Just finished catchup. My we have been busy haven't we. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Reads good from my standpoint everyone. (Makes me somewhat apprehensive knowing I can understand your writings better.) https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Remember nickel bxxr?
Going to start changing to Operation Delta 3 now. Be back.
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