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From: dlow@hpspcoi.HP.COM (Danny Low)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Re: Memory Upgrades
Message-ID: <1640146@hpspcoi.HP.COM>
Date: 29 Oct 90 18:25:17 GMT
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>	This may sound like a silly question, but I have never quite
>understood the use of extra memory on your pc.  Other than the fact
>that some applications may require extra memory to run... what use
>is it?  Does it make your computer run any faster?  And, if you wanted
>the extra memory to set up a ram disk, does this require any special
>hardware?   

Extra memory can be used for...

	1. Disk caching to improve disk access.
	2. Print caching to "complete" a print job faster.
	3. A RAM disk.

All the above require software but no additional hardware. From experience
all of the above will make a significant difference in speed.

			   Danny Low
    "Question Authority and the Authorities will question You"
	   Valley of Hearts Delight, Silicon Valley
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