> From: Len Gerstel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On Monday, August 29, 2005, at 04:30 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I have a B&W with 1GB of RAM. I just did the "About This Computer" >> under the >> Apple menu and the total used with three apps and OS9 running was >> 228.1 MB. >> The largest unused block was 576.9 MB. That doesn't add up and I >> haven't >> seen that before. What gives? > > OS 9 does not reallocate ram upon programs quitting. To simplify things
snip > > You can open programs in the three free space areas, as long as it does > not need more than the free space available in a continuous block. > > This is why in 9 it is a good idea to either occasionally restart or > shutdown your system to get the memory defragmented so you can run > larger programs. > You can try a little program like Finder's Friend 1.5.1 which quits the finder and rejigs the ram. My impression is that it is better than nothing when one does not want to restart. Been using it for years. But it is no substitute for lots of RAM... David Elmo -- 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/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
