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Can I throw away some unused Extensions to save RAM in OS7.6?

OS7.6 - Deleting Memory Hogs Your Don't Need

Here's a list of System Folder items from Mac OS 7.6 that can be thrown out if you don't need them. Make sure you have a backup of each item, just in case you need to reinstall it.

Control Panel or Extension / Ram Req.
ATM / 900K
QuickDraw GX / 478K
OpenTransportLib / 194K
Foreign File Access / 128K
ColorSync / 105K
Apple CD-ROM / 103K
Printing Lib / 97K
AppleShare / 65K
Energy Saver Extension / 64K
Apple Menu Options / 47K
AppleScript / 41K
Speech / 37K
QuickTime / 37K
MacLinkPlus Setup / 32K
Control Strip / 28K
Apple Guide / 24K
General Controls / 24K
WorldScript Power Adapter / 23K
PC Exchange / 19K
ObjectSupportLib / 18K
MacOS Easy Open / 16K
Auto Remounter / 12K
Printer Share / 12K
Speech Manager / 12K
WindowShade / 7K
Date & Time / 5K

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