Memory37.4 37.4

Short:        Uses 16bit RAM as swap space for VMM
Author:       mag@sysgo.de
Uploader:     groeger goofy zdv uni-mainz de
Type:         disk/misc
Version:      37.4
Replaces:     memdev37.3.lha
Requires:     VMM, other applications conceivable
Architecture: m68k-amigaos
Kurz:         Benutzt 16bit RAM als Swap-Region für VMM

  memory.device - Exec device driver for direct memory access

  (C) Copyright 1996 Marius Groeger
      All Rights Reserved.

  This special device simulates a trackdisk compliant block device in any
  region of memory. Unlike the RAM DISK (which is in fact not even a device)
  or the ramdrive.device, memory.device allows the exact definition of the
  memory to use for data storage.

  The included utility program "MakeDisk" allows to create a low-overhead RAM
  disk drive based on the memory.device. No mountlist or 2.1-style DosDriver
  is needed, as MakeDisk performes the DOS attachment internally. The RAM
  disk may also be placed in chip RAM.

  The purpose memory.device has been developed for is to use it on systems
  equipped with different RAM chips or local memory busses. In conjunction
  with VMM or similar virtual memory packages a memory region with slower RAM
  chips may be used as swap area. This idea originates from the z2ram device
  which has been written for Linux/68k/Amiga.

  Other applications with memory.device are conceivable, ranging from whitty
  over funny to perverted. Use it on your own risk, it is a license to crash
  the system.

  Please read also the supplied AmigaGuide document to obtain further
  information about the installation and usage of memory.device.

  Marius Groeger         email: mag@sysgo.de
  Bärstadter Str. 4             groeger@goofy.zdv.uni-mainz.de
  65307 Bad Schwalbach          
  GERMANY

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  Release 37.4

    * trackdisk emulation improved, now suitable for RAM disk usage

    * MakeDisk tool for RAM disk creation

  Release 37.3

    * missing DOSDriver included

    * minor changes

  Release 37.2

    * Faster block copy routine

    * support for CMD_UPDATE

  Initial Release 37.1

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  This package is Freeware, but not in the public domain.

  It's strictly forbidden to include this archive in any kind of software
  collection except Fred Fish's AmigaLibrary, Meeting Pearls CD's, Aminet,
  Aminet CD's and BBS fileareas.

  This software is provided "as is". No representations or warranties are
  made with respect to the accuracy, reliability, performance, currentness,
  or operation of this software, and all use is at your own risk.