[Ham-Computers] How Much RAM

[Duane Fischer, W8DBF]

Because the programs today are bloated and eat memory like a child on 
Halloween, have him put as much in it as the laptop permits. Better to have 
more then not enough!


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Youvan" <ka4inm at tampabay.rr.com>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications,or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] How Much RAM


> Jim Hill wrote:
>
>> A friend is buying a new laptop, and asked how much RAM he should
>> get.  I'm running XP, so don't know.
>
>> As far is usage is concerned, he's an Optometrist and needs it for
>> his work - mostly record keeping as far as I can tell.  He is not a
>> gamer, doesn't download music or video, and I don't think he has a
>> camera.  So, his primary usage would be for work, emails, and some
>> web surfing.  He is not purchasing a MAC or using Linux.
>
>> Any suggestions?
>
>   As an outsider (I use LINUX) I always say:  If it's windows get
> as much as you can afford.  You'll need it.
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