codifies
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I was honestly suprised that the new quad core Rpi was only supplied with 1GB, I really can't see that the price difference between a 1GB and 2GB ram chip is really that great? possibly in the budget for a Rpi but hopefully not for the Pyra
Even if you aren't a "power user" who's using multiple cores to compile lots of software, or raytracing massive images.... then the "extra" 1GB of ram would be in no way wasted...
Linux is very good at using just about every scrap of ram it can get its gready hands on, this is mainly for buffer and caches but it's very quick and good at giving this back if its needed for an application - so even "unused" memory has a hand at speeding your system.
Looking closer at the 1GB scenario - it *really* really is beyond the days where "640kb" is more than enough for anyone - while the new model Rpi will have just about enough grunt to be a simple web / email client, even such a simple (single tab!) use like that really is going to be pushing things as even with a slim Xfce desktop and lightweight browser you really do need 1MB ram at a minimum.
I don't know about you, but I want to do more with my Pyra than the Rpi's been limited to by its crippling ram allowance....
Even if you aren't a "power user" who's using multiple cores to compile lots of software, or raytracing massive images.... then the "extra" 1GB of ram would be in no way wasted...
Linux is very good at using just about every scrap of ram it can get its gready hands on, this is mainly for buffer and caches but it's very quick and good at giving this back if its needed for an application - so even "unused" memory has a hand at speeding your system.
Looking closer at the 1GB scenario - it *really* really is beyond the days where "640kb" is more than enough for anyone - while the new model Rpi will have just about enough grunt to be a simple web / email client, even such a simple (single tab!) use like that really is going to be pushing things as even with a slim Xfce desktop and lightweight browser you really do need 1MB ram at a minimum.
I don't know about you, but I want to do more with my Pyra than the Rpi's been limited to by its crippling ram allowance....