I forgot to type in the subject before...
Oh yeah... I forgot to mention that I'm running OS 9.2.2. So I've
adjusted the memory usage per app, as suggested. What about using a ram
disk (not virtual disk) for browser cache, and have the ram disk saved on
shut down? Wouldn't that speed up web browsing? What about using virtual
memory? There are a lot of different opinions on this topic, and I'd love
to hear some from this group.
Thanks!
Mike
At 12:51 AM -0600 2/16/04, Michael Clarke wrote:
Hi,
I just upgraded the memory in my Wallstreet from 256mb to 512mb, and I
don't
really see any difference in performance. Are there some memory tweaks
I can use to speed things up? Right now I have virtual memory turned
off
and
6mb of disk cache. My wife and I primarily use this 'book for web
browsing,
e-mail, and working with MS Office. Should I use a virtual disk for
browser
cache? What about increasing the memory usage on these particular
apps? Should I turn virtual memory back on?
I would be very grateful for any suggestions you may have.
I take it you are using OS 9. In most cases you won't see any change
unless you increase the memory allocation for each application. Click on
the application in Finder, goto the File Menu, select Get Info then select
Memory. The bottom number, the Preferred memory allocation determines how
much memory the program normally uses. As a general rule try doubling it
for your major applications.
-- Clark Martin
Redwood City, CA, USA
Macintosh / Internet Consulting
"I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway"
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