> The "out of memory" error message in 8.6, and prior, rarely is an > accurate report of what's really happening...I'd say more than > 500 MB is a complete waste for 99.44% of users > >> I have 608 megs in my 9500/G3 (OS 8.6) at the moment, and have run out >> of memory a few times. This was accomplished by running several 3-D >> programs at the same time...
When I say that I have run out of free memory, you can believe me. It has become common practice for me to run MacOSPurge after quitting almost every program to make sure I'm not wasting any memory. Insofar as the number of open programs and files, I run with a typical system folder, nothing wild, and perhaps a dozen open apps, give-or-take. Have you used any memory- and processor-intensive programs, such as Maya or Lightwave? EIA? With LOTS and LOTS of polygons? Particles and fog effects? If so, you understand that my original assertion is correct: you can't have too much memory, especially if you used multiple apps that crave memory like 3-D does. If they recommend a min of 256 megs, they're more comfortable with twice that. Serious gamers are cognizant of this as well. For a more typical user (the 99.44% that you mentioned?) that normally face the likes of Word, IE, and a game of solitare, sure; 128 megs will suffice. ---Alex Black -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
