" (Duo/2400 List)" wrote: > > > One slick idea is to use a RAM disk just to hold your browser cache > > files. This completely eliminates any writing to the hard di sk. > > On another note, if you have physical ram to spare, set your Netscape > > cache to zero and compensate by giving Netscape as much ram as you can > > spare, say 50 MB. Netscape keeps a working cache entirely in ram with no > > writinig to the hard disk and no left over cache files when you quit. > > Oh and set your cache preferences to compare cached page to network > > copies only once per session. When I was helping to run a couple of the Mac Forums over on CompuServe, one of the better ideas we came up with was the one we proposed to folks who wanted a better way to handle NetScape's cache. Our solution was to use the Disk Copy Application to create a new "read-write" disk image folder, calling it something like -- "NS _Cache �" (your choice, what you call it). You can assign any size you want to it ( mine is 5 MB) and after it is created, drag it to the "Startup Items" in the System Folder. That way, each time you start, the NS Cache is created on the Desktop and you can click to access for periodic cleaning out. It does not dump the cache each time the computer is shut down, like with a RAM Disk, which is one of the reason the browser writers created "cache" -having those pages 'stored' is supposed to speed up the browser, right? You select "NS_Cache À �" in the Preferences of the browser , as you would with a RAM disk, to keep the pesky little caches from building up in the browser's Preferences. Maybe some of you really want to flush the Cache every time you shut down, but doing so defeats the purpose of having 'cache' in the first place. Warm regards, -- Drew ---------- 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>
