Just to clarify Nick's point: Mac OS X dynamically allocates RAM to applications and processes as they need it and takes it back when they don't. This maintains access of all applications to the RAM they need when they need it without allowing one application to hog resources they are not using. Mac OS X always holds about 1/4 to 1/3 of the physical RAM installed in your Mac to itself, not even using it, just holding it as a reserve. Even if you have a ton of RAM installed Mac OS X will still use some virtual memory with applications [note this is not strictly true, if you have enough RAM installed it is possible to convince Mac OS X to stop paging your hard drive, its just not the most likely thing in the world].
David On Sunday, Dec 08, 2002, at 11:46AM, Nick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >on 12/8/02 2:38 PM, Michael Richardson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Dear List, >> How do I go about increasing memory to my programs >> in OS X.1.5? I know in OS 9 I just had to select the >> application and get info from the file menu. That does >> not seem to work in OS X. Any help will be greatly >> appreciated. Thanx >> >> M. Richardson/Richvisual communications > >You cannot. In OS X the appliclations take as much memory as they want, if >you don't have enough RAM OS X will give them virtual memory. > >N -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
