On Thu, February 22, 2007 12:46 pm, Jeff Waugh wrote: >> This leads me to ask about the equivalent for most Linux desktop >> setups. >> >> What is the "sweet spot" for RAM in a typical, say, Ubuntu desktop box? >> >> >> The point at which diminishing returns from improved functionality >> intersects with the increase in cost. > > 128-256MB if you just want to run the desktop (not wildly helpful to > anyone). > > 512MB if you want to do some stuff as well (say, Firefox or > OpenOffice.org). > > > 1GB if you want to feel fairly pacey while doing some stuff (disk cache).
not unlike XP, I'd guess -- Voytek -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
