Robert Fox wrote:
I just got a new (old) machine with a P4 1.5Ghz and I bumped the memory
to 1.25 Gig because 512M stick are so cheap (PC133 SD-RAM)
This is the first time I've dealt with a machine with over 768M memory
and I noticed that it only recognizes 960M of the 1.25Gig
I know that the Enterprise kernel supports the larger memory - but I
have heard that there are stability problems with it. I have seen
recommendations to stick with the standard Mandrake Kernel and forget
the memory over the 960M mark.
Could someone explain WHY does one need the enterprise kernel (with
additional security features) for large memory? Where can I get a
detailed list of differences between the regular Mandrake kernel and the
Enterprise version? Will the stock Mandrake kernel eventually support
more memory?
I know Linux handles memory better than Winblows, but WinXP has no
problem seeing the 1.25G . . . .
Many thanks in advance,
R.Fox
Hi,
enterprise is not needed for higmem, I have lot of machines with 1,5-4 G RAM (mdk or rh) with "custom" kernels. Custom = standard distribution kernel recompiled with higmem support. Only bad thing WAS speed penalty of higmem, but with 2.4.20 is all OK (with IO patch enabled). Jiri Cerny
