peter said- >Virtual memory runs like a rabbit on the 2400. You might save some money. > When you use virtual memory, you're substituting mechanical space (the hard drive) for electronic space (the memory chip) Using virtual memory is a little bit like working on a project with your head down inside a drawer in your file cabinet. You can do it for a while, but you're bound to get confused eventually, or at least get a stiff neck. Substituting virtual memory for real memory is ok for short-term needs, but if your work routinely needs more memory than you have installed, you need to install more memory. memoryx is a good source for memory. I don't know about their prices for 2400 memory, but in general, they have good prices and good product. <http://www.memoryx.com> With virtual memory on, you can use something called "file mapping" I don't know what it is, but the memory requirements for programs decrease substantially. So, I turn it on, but I only give it one meg more than the installed ram. In my work supporting other people's computers, I tend to find more problems with computers that run lots of virtual memory all the time. If virtual memory was a really good substitute for hard ram, nobody would ever buy hard ram. cheers- Davis' Mac Works ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Reader Specials: 2.5GB Seagate SCSI: $119, 4GB IBM SCSI: $199, Norton Util. 4.0: $29, Mac Parts, Systems & Repairs <http://www.macresq.com>
