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Subject: Re: New Product Idea: external ram disk
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Having used a disk cache (the TurboBuffer) for a while, I agree with Gus'
assessment.  My feeling is a bit stronger, though -- for most applications,
I find a disk cache SUPERIOR to a RamDisk -- it's more useful for multiple
programs since you don't have to store the entire system file.  In
particular, it's a godsend when I use Mac C -- I don't have to go into
contortions trying to get the development programs to work with the RamDisk,
and compilation whizzes right along.

-- 
Elgin Lee

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