Another question, if you will. When I bought my computer it had 128 MB of RAM. Told the guy to add an additional 128 MB for a total of 256. However, when I click on MY Computer->Properties->Performance, it only shows 248.0 MB of RAM. Why? Shouldn't it show 256? ...
It's all there. Just being used by Windows. Can't remember how much mine shows but it is a little less than the 512 I have. Tut, tut - NerdDad, you overlooked the obvious explanation for why a nice, even 8 megs of system memory is "missing". I'd bet a large amount of money that 4ourprogeny has a computer with an integrated video chipset, a la the Intel 810, which is taking 8 megs of system memory and using it for video RAM.
Now turn in your pocket protector and slide rule as you leave ;)
Aww man. I didn't even think about that. What's the emoticon for poking my bottom lip out. Or better hiding my face in shame. I should have known this because my kid's pc takes 4meg for the same reason. And I just got this new pocket protector. Do I have to take the tape off my glasses too?