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From: shebanow@apple.com (Andrew Shebanow)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.programmer
Subject: Re: System 7.0
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Date: 16 May 89 04:32:20 GMT
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The System 7.0 Virtual Memory system allows up to 14 Megs of virtual 
address space in 24 Bit Mode. It does so by using 1 Megabyte from each 
UNOCCUPIED NuBus slot as heap space. 

(6 slots * 1 Meg/Slot) + 8 Megs = 14 Megs

When newer, 32 Bit ROMs are released (either for old machines or for new 
machines, but don't ask me which ones...), you will be able to access 
disgustingly large virtual address spaces, assuming that you have the disk 
space available...


Andrew Shebanow
MacDTS
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