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Should I get extra RAM (Random Access Memory) for my laptop?

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Extra RAM is useful if you want to keep multiple applications open at the same time. It also prevents applications from swapping data to the hard drive and, thus, speeds up certain processes. Your laptop comes with 2048MB, or 2GB, of RAM in one slot. This amount of RAM is usually adequate for most students in their undergraduate studies. However, the laptop can be upgraded to a maximum of 4096MB, or 4GB, of RAM.

What Is Random Access Memory (RAM)?

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RAM is distinguished from ROM, which is read-only memory. The more RAM you have the more your computer can do at one time. RAM is volatile memory. It needs to be running to "remember" what it is doing. In case of a system failure or power interruption, you will lose all of your work in RAM that you have not saved on a disk drive. Save your work frequently.

How much RAM do I need? Is it possible to use disk memory at all?

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I'm trying to populate a Cluster database. The loading process terminates prematurely and I get an error message like this one: ERROR 1114: The table 'my_cluster_table' is full

WHAT IS RAM MEMORY?

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If you haven’t worked with computer hardware before, it can be easy to confuse your hard drive with RAM memory. However, your hard drive is not the same thing as RAM memory (Random Access Memory). You can think of your hard drive as being like a file cabinet. It’s a good place to store a lot of information for a long time. Your RAM memory is like the top of your desk. This is where your system stores the information you’re currently working on.

How can I access external RAM on the PIC17 devices?

HI-TECH Software Frequently Asked Questions
I want to read and write some external RAM memory on a PIC 17C series device, but the compiler doesn't support it. A. Here are some sample routines that will do this. These read and write 16 bit words from external memory.

What is the difference between RAM and ARCHIVE memory?

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RAM (standing for Random Access Memory) memory is about 24 kilobytes in size and is where programs that you want to run need to be. Also stored in RAM are lists, matrices, functions, etc. ARCHIVE memory is separate from RAM and is where programs and applications are stored when they are not being used. If any data is in Archive memory, then typically it cannot be used, only stored there - it always has to be unarchived first to use it. GROUPS are always stored in archive memory.

How do I expand the RAM memory?

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If you got an AWE with simm-sockets (not the AWE value) then you can expand your RAM memory up to 28 Mb. The AWE has two simm-sockets. To expand your memory you will need two simm-modules of the same kind (30 pin and 80 ns or better, parity or no parity). You can't use only one simm. You can use up to 16 Mb modules but you will only get 28 Mb instead of 32 Mb. This is because the EMU chip can adress 32 Mb, 4Mb ROM (but the AWE only has 1 Mb) and 28 Mb RAM.

Why should I add more memory (RAM) to my computer?

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Upgrading your computer's memory (RAM) is one of the quickest, most efficient and most cost-effective ways to boost performance. Many new computers come with only a bare minimum of memory installed. Adding more RAM can add more zip to your system. How much memory is enough? An average computer user is probably okay with the basic 128MB to 256MB of RAM. But as fast as technology changes, so will your need for additional memory. Just remember: more is better. 256MB is what most average users need.

How much memory (RAM) is enough to last through college?

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Gb of RAM will serve the average college student. Some applications like Photoshop, Aperture, Logic, and others will run better with more RAM. If you son or daughter is into photo editing, video editing, or sound mixing, you might consider getting a RAM upgrade. All Macs are compatible to support 4 Gb of RAM or more.

How do I know if my media is random access?

jGuru: MobileMediaAPI FAQ Home Page
You can get the SourceStream associated with the DataSource and ask for its seek type via getSeekType(). This will return one of NOT_SEEKABLE, RANDOM_...

How much memory should I give it?

MT-NW Manual: Frequently Asked Questions
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How Much Memory Do I Have?

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Consult your user/owner's manual for details about the original memory configuration and capacity. If you've misplaced the manual, you may be able to contact the retailer where you bought the PC from. If you have a hand-me-down PC or inherited a pre-owned PC, you probably may not have the user manual or know any detail of the original memory configuration or the memory configuration may have been changed.

What is the maximum system memory (RAM) supported by the LS800?

Motion Computing - Tablet Computer and Accessory Support
The LS800 supports up to 1GB of RAM. The LS800 has a single memory slot, so total system memory must reside in a single memory module. The compact size of the LS800 makes it difficult to access the memory slot outside of the factory. Customers that are not Motion authorized self-maintainers should not change the memory module or the warranty will be voided.

Is it possible to install TINY Linux with only 8 MB of RAM memory ?

TINY FAQ
It is recommended that you have 12 or 16 to run your applications with some degree of comfort. Yet with "quickroot" as your second installation disk you will be able to install the system with only 8 MB RAM

How much memory (RAM) and storage space (hard drive space) is required?

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Client Communiqu? does not require additional RAM to be installed. Only normal Windows requirements need be met, however as with most other programs, speed may increase with the addition of memory. Client Communiqu? requires a minimal amount of hard drive space. Only 10-20 Meg Bytes of space is required for the program files.

Can I delete "pmapdata" example map in RAM to release 1Mb memory?

MapAdvisor GPS FAQ
Yes, you can delete "pmapdata" from RAM. However it is good idea to keep it on card for testing purpose. Take this pdb from installable zip and copy to a card.

How much memory (RAM) do I need to run ChefTec Software?

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If you can run Windows 98/95/NT/2000/ME/XP then you will be able to run ChefTec. With any Windows program, the more memory (RAM) that you have in your computer the faster ChefTec will run. No. You need to re-install ChefTec and MAKE SURE the serial number you enter is exactly the same as printed on the label. Every copy of ChefTec has a unique number and if you mis-type the serial number then the program will behave as a Trial Version.
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