> Time to load OpenOffice from point of click to actual start of program. > It loads all it's necessary libraries at that time, unlike MS Office > that has DLL's loaded at the actual system bootup for Windows (whatever > version); that's how MS Office "appears" to load so fast - it's because > most of it's engine is already in system memory prior to even launching > the application. That's how Microsoft makes use of "slight of hand" to > make things appear faster - same with IE.
My opinion is that I don't think this is cheating, it's a good idea to pre-launch many usable parts of libraries in boot time in windows. I don't close the system many times, so as many things are in the memory cache as better it is.... -- ___________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enter the fields of battle at ... http://www.kingsofchaos.com/page.php?id=795528 ___________________________________ There are 10 types of humans. Those who understand computers, and those who don't.
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