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From: ccastdf@prism.gatech.EDU (Dave)
Newsgroups: comp.os.msdos.misc,comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc
Subject: Re: Need More DOS Memory!
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Date: 18 Feb 91 05:55:58 GMT
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noring@netcom.COM (Jon Noring) writes:


>As most people eventually face, I'm finding that many of my programs won't
>run on my pc because of the 640k limitation of DOS.  Of course, I've been
>playing games of rebooting with a downsized autoexec.bat file (to remove
>stuff that I don't need), but find this a pain.  One of my applications
>will not run properly even when I strip everything out to the bare minimum.

>I've heard of software that will utilize the higher memory available and
>move stuff there (I have 8 megs used mainly for Windows 3.0 when I run it).

>Could anybody out there summarize to me what software is the best to use,
>and other things I should be aware of.   I've heard that Quarterdeck has some
>good software to do this (Deskview?).   BTW, I have a 386-33 machine with
>8 megs and am running MS-DOS 4.01.  Thanks.


I have the same problem.  I have tried many solutions, but nothing has even
given me a byte more memory.  I have a 286-12, and VGA, so no program can
give me any memory, at least none that I have found.  I have 4 meg, that I 
basicly don't use.  If anyone has anysuggestions for me, please email a
reply.

Finally, there are many utilities you can use to increase YOUR memory.  I think
hram1.zip on simtel would be your best bet.  It can give you up to around
900k if things go right.  It requires EMS.


Dave
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