Caching and buffers. Don't worry - it's a good thing that all of your ram is in use, it means none of it is being wasted.
However, KDE2 is a bit of a hog when it comes to resources. If you're really bothered by it, use a lighter WindowManager like BlackBox. > -----Original Message----- > From: marvin [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 12:16 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [newbie] > > > KDE seems to take a lot of memory. > > I have a 128MB machine, it`s a pure workstation with no servers. Mandrake > 8.1, KDE 2.2.1. I have :- > > kmail 1.3.1 in desktop 1 > konqueror 2.2.1 in desktop 2 > terminal/shell in desktop 4 > > Once it`s booted up and I use top, I see 120MB in use and 4.6MB swap used. > > Yes, I know ram is cheap but I`m wondering why so much ram is used. > > Looking at my old trusty Amiga, obviously with a full GUI, with the YAM > (mailer) plus voyager (web browser) and shell plus top, I see it using > only > 3.8MB and it`s running ntp in addition to comparable stuff on Mandrake > e.g. > screensaver. > > << File: message.footer >> ********************************************************************** This email and any files sent with it are intended only for the named recipient. If you are not the named recipient please telephone/email the sender immediately. You should not disclose the content or take/retain/distribute any copies. ********************************************************************** Norwich Union Life & Pensions Limited Registered Office 2 Rougier Street York YO90 1UU Registered in England Number 3253947 A member of the Norwich Union Marketing Group which is regulated by the Personal Investment Authority. Member of the Association of British Insurers. For further Enquires 01603 622200
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