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From: Leo.Bores@f14.n114.z1.fidonet.org (Leo Bores)
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Subject: How to use HeapFixer
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Date: 7 May 90 19:24:47 GMT
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In an article of <2 May 90 21:37:43 GMT>, hm0i+@andrew.cmu.edu (H. Scott 
Matthews) writes:

 HS>Recently there has been talk of using heap fixer to change the size of
 HS>the heap to allow better allocation of space for the various INITs, etc
 HS>that we use daily.
 HS>
 HS>My question is:  how exactly do we decide how big to make the heap, and
 HS>how exactly do we change it with HeapFixer?
 HS>
 HS>Any help would be appreciated.  PLease post AND respond to me.  Thanks.

Run HeapFixer and when it asks you how much more to add to the heap - type 64K. 
Widgets tells you the current heap size and tells you also how much more it's 
currently adding. Add the extra memory in small amounts until your problem(s) 
go away.  Those of us who like to use a lot of INITs should be aware of quirky 
problems which just seem to crop up now and then. These are signs that there 
are occurring memory conflicts or collisions. These often start out as problems 
when trying to print but can also be seen as occasional freezing of the mouse 
and unexplained QUITS under MultiFinder.


Leo Bores, M.D.






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