On Sun, 25 Feb 2001, Tom P wrote: > >Now I have a configuration query. This Duo 230 has System 7.5.1 installed, > >the same as I have on my slowly failing Powerbook 170. Since I'm not much of > >a tech-head, I can't understand why the the very same system on the PB170 > >takes up 2055K RAM, while on the Duo230 it takes up around 21014K, ten times > >as much! > > Just a quick guess, but is 32 bit memory enabled in the memory control panel ? This is definitely because 32-bit addressing is not enabled. If (in the memory control panel) it is turned off, then any memory above 8MB is shown as being taken by the system. > >What is this down to? I tried turning off extensions (and virtual memory), > >but that's made no substantial difference. > > I would upgrade to 7.5.5 on general principles. I might be able to dig up some 7.1 install disks for a 230. anyone interested please contact me off-list. Tom ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> NineWire | If they are cool enough to host this list... Digital Solutions | ...you should check them out! http://www.NineWire.com/ Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
