[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Greetings, > > My configuration is G3 333 9.1 9GB 256MB RAM (186.6 free with AOL, IE & > Netscape on right now) so it is plenty for what I use the machine, Photoshop > may take no more than 100MB I think. Question is why is the VM ON as a > default? Is there something I should now? I know the memory requirements > for all these will increase if VM is off, yes but is that the only good thing > about VM? > > The thing is, with all the bad reputation is has gotten over the years I am > not very fond of it. But that was back in the days. Nowadays is it really > necessary? Since I know that in Windows PCs it is NOT adviced/recommended to > turn it off no matter how much RAM you have. I always thought VM only made > the mac slower and kept the drive in use (even when you don't need it and > draws power when you're using a powerbook) not only that, it stores invisible > files in the drive, such arrangement to me is not to my liking can someone > clear this up? > > Is it necessary, convenient, recommended OR NOT? > > Thanks in advance!! > Liliana
It is NOT necessary, unless you have very little physical ram installed in your computer. Some programs will run fine with VM on, maybe even better, although I'm unsure of which ones do. Remember, all you're doing is using your hard drive to substitute for lack of RAM. I do not know about Mac laptops and VM, but I suspect that it isn't much different for them vs. a desktop computer. Kevin -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
