> Chris Gilbert wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've pondered compressing the text as
> > it loads in, and then uncompressing it as it's needed, but I don't think
> > it'll give a great saving in real usage.
>
What is cheaper, memory or CPU power. I think memory usage of 13Mb is
not worth compressing since memory prices just about hit rock bottom
and all you invest in cutting down a few percent of memory usage is going
to result in either more disk acces, more cpu usage and generally
will cost you your flexibility (i.e. OLC) If I look at an xterm under
linux it already consumes 1.5Mb memory, and that's only a terminal
emulator.
Just my thoughts.
Aragorn (Implementor of ImagicaMUD)
Try: imagica.net 400 (or 119) and be amazed !
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