On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:02:20 -0700
Charlie Mahan wrote:
>
> "In the next couple of weeks I'll have ice cream for dessert. Will my
> taste buds identify chocolate?"
LOL
>
> You can't expect anyone to give an unequivocal answer to that question
> or yours now can you?
I was not asking for an unequivocal answer, just if the os would or
should see any extra added ram?
>
> Depending on what motherboard, what processor(s), what kernel, what
> kind of RAM; the answer is probably yes. However; if you add enough
> memory to exceed the (roughly) 850 MB "usable" limit with a single
> processor system, and a stock kernel, you won't be able to use it all.
> Any amount of memory that requires having hi-mem (above that limit)
> compiled into the kernel will actually be slower than an identical
> system with slightly less memory.
Only going from 256 to 512 MB. I don't think my MB (asus CUV4X-C) via
vt82c694 chipset, processor intel (pIII 800) should be a problem, the
ram i will have to check but it is a single 168 pin dimm not sure if its
64 or 73 bit.
>
> Long and short answer is yes unless you use boot flags (lilo append=*
> line) to specify how much memory you're "supposed to have."
No no flags.
Thanks for your help :-)
Regards,
Dan Gordon
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