Re: New VPC User - Initial Questions

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On 8/5/06 19:40, in article
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"stiobhard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <stiobhard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Jason.

I've been using VP for a year or so now and I can answer (I think) a
couple of the questions. In reference to the size of the windows I
believe only the two are avaiable. I can't anwer the keyboard problem,
the RAM deal I would highly recommend that you upgrade the RAM soon
because you could end up with a lot of Kernel errors. 512mb is
recommended but you need to double that. I have 1gb on my mac mini and
on my Ibook. While VP is running I usually run Entourage, Safari Word
and Excel. In VP I always have an acct. program database program and
IE running. Since upgrading the RAM i've never had a problem with
memory. The best site for info on VP is where you are now. Can't help
you on the other stuff but I hope this helps.

Stuart

Hi Stuart,

Thanks for the reply. My usage will be similar to yours. The main (and
often the *only*) app I'm using in VPC is MS Access.

So, of the 1GB RAM you have, have you assigned 512MB to PC Memory in the 'PC
Settings' screen/option ? That is what I was thinking of doing, but have
been confused by Steve's advice in his response to my original post:

Steve advised that if I double my RAM (from 512MB to 1GB) to set the PC
Memory at 256MB.

Is this correct? If you're reading this Steve, why not increase it if the
RAM's been doubled. I have to admit to being a total novice when it comes
to things like this. If it is left at 256MB will VPC still benefit from the
increased RAM?

Thanks again Stuart,

& I'd welcome your advice re the RAM thing, Steve.

Cheers

-Jay-

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