on 8/17/03 10:54 PM, Robert Eye at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Currently, I'm running a PB 1400c/166, 64 megs RAM, OS 8.1. >> [snip] >> Second, I recently read about using compact flash cards to extend >> the memory on this computer; is this true, and could somebody >> explain how this works in laymen's terms please. >> [snip] >> Brian > > Brian, > > You *cannot* increase the size of the Mac's RAM with a Compact Flash (CF) > card.
But you can assign it as virtual ram and get all the ram you need that way, as you say: > The CF card is read by the Mac as a type of external disk drive. > And, you can select a CF "disk" for use as the disk location for > Virtual Memory or cache memory for your web browser. For VM, turn the > option for VM *on* in the Memory control panel. Then select the CF > "drive" and tell it how much of the memory space you want to use. -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
