Re: Use Less RAM!

From: Sammy (samedi@DHC.NET)
Date: 02/20/98


On Fri, 20 Feb 1998, Daniel Koepke wrote:

> Not that "manual memory paging" hasn't been suggested before; check
> the archives.  I believe the argument against it has always been that
> most operating systems already do automatic memory paging that is
> infinitely more efficient than anything that could be done in
> software (over the kernel).  From my point of view, since Win95 and
> UNIX operating systems will do disk swapping when it is needed.

The big advantage is the *appearance* of using less ram.  That could be a
big deal for people paying by the meg or close to their quota on a
commercial mud host.

Sam


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