> ------------------------------ > Message #: 20 > Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 10:32:34 -0700 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Duo as a substitute for a handheld > > Having Virtual Memory off also consumes considerably more RAM which has to be > powered (and there there is less of it to use, even if you have 56 MB). Is this > really an important step towards speeding up the Duo? No no, its the other way around. When you use virtual memory it uses part of the hard disk as RAM, which means that the hard disk is either always spinning or frequently spinning up. Real RAM consumes an infinitesimal amount of power compared the relativelyp heavy spinning platters of a hard disk. Best Regards, Alex Timbol ------------------------------------------------------------------ Apple customers can be just a tad fanatical at times. On the scale of 10, where 10 is a suicide bomber, Apple customers rate about a 22. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Help make the Internet safer and more enjoyable! Click for more. http://www.better-internet-bureau.org/welcome/bib322int/index.html JFax? JFax! Cost-efficient global faxing via Internet e-mail. https://sign.jfax.com/isa.dll?VID=4601 Web hosting as low as $12.48/mo. Unlimited email aliases, cgi-bin, etc. http://host4net.com/welcome/a541p/index.html ---------- 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> Dr. Bott LLC | Get a LapBottom with new �GRIPPIER� gripper pads! | http://www.drbott.com/prod/lapbot.html $23.00 Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
