On Thu, 13 Aug 1998, patriot wrote:

> This is sort of off the topic but I really need some help.  I have been 
> using my IIcx under BSD and then needed it to use the MacOS.  I upgraded 
> my memory from 8MB to 20MB but in the MacOS with 7.5.5 the system takes 
> up almost all of it, between 14MB and 17MB when before it was only using 
> 5.4MB with as an 8MB system.  Anyone know what is going on?  Ram Doubler 
> won't work because it is only a 24bit system.

You just answered your own question. Because it's a 24bit system, you can
only access 8MB RAM. The MacOS thoughtfully groups all the useless RAM you
have under the system area, so it looks like your system is taking up huge
amounts of memory. Get a copy of MODE32 and all will be happiness and light.

<URL:http://swupdates.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/US/Macintosh/System/Other_System/MODE32_7.5.sea.bin>


Dave Schmitt <dschmi1@umbc.edu>