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S8·E9 Memory Management

Core Aired December 4, 1990 30 min
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Synopsis

There used to be a limit to the amount of memory you could have in a DOS based computer - 640k. But as new applications demanded more RAM, utilities came out to try and solve that problem. This program looks at solutions such as QEMM-386, Manifest, and Optimize from Quarterdeck. Also, 386Max 5.1, DESQview, OS/2 1.21, Virtual 2.0, and AutoCAD's DOS Extender. Originally broadcast in 1990. http://archive.org/details/memory_2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 9 of Computer Chronicles air?

Season 8, Episode 9 ('Memory Management') originally aired on December 4, 1990.

How long is Season 8 Episode 9 ('Memory Management')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Computer Chronicles Season 8 Episode 9?

There used to be a limit to the amount of memory you could have in a DOS based computer - 640k. But as new applications demanded more RAM, utilities came out to try and solve that problem. This program looks at solutions such as QEMM-386, Manifest, and Optimize from Quarterdeck. Also, 386Max 5.1, DE...

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