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Should I keep Virtual Memory turned on?

Virtual Memory - to Use, or Not to Use

If you use Sytem 6, 7 or OS8.0, you're probably aware that using Virtual memory can significantly slow down your machine. OS8.1 made a significant change, in that application launch times and several other activities sped up considerably with Virtual Memory turned on.

With the advent of OS9, Virtual Memory is "virtually" a requirement ... leave it on, and set it to 1mb above the total of your physical memory (i.e., if you have 192Mb of RAM, set VM to 193Mb).

I've been told that VM may conflict with certain types of advanced sound editing, and even sound replay ... there have been reports that the Apple DVD Player will lose lip sync. I have not experienced this with my own system; my DVDs run fine; but if you have problems with sound software, try turning VM off while you use it.

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