• Compatible with RAM Doubler 1.6 on regular Macs and PowerMacs!!!!!
• This FINAL version of MaxRAM is now a file you place in the System Folder (NOT the Extensions folder), instead of being a double-clickable application. MaxRAM has no configuration (there is no need to select the desired RAM) — it automatically gives you 6 times the RAM. This configuration has been eliminated to expedite the completion of an updated FINAL MaxRAM because of the many requests by patient and loyal MaxRAM users.
• The activity indicator feature has been removed, but you can use this feature by using Ross Bergman’s excellent “RD 1.6 Indicator Patch” (included).
Introduction
MaxRAM is a $5 shareware program that works in conjunction with Connectix RAM Doubler 1.6 on Macs and PowerMacs, allowing you to have SIX times as much memory. Normally, RAM Doubler will double your RAM, but with the help of MaxRAM, you can have SIX times the installed memory. That’s right — SIX. For example, if you have 8MB of real RAM in your Macintosh, MaxRAM will give you 48MB of RAM.
To use MaxRAM, simply drop it in your System Folder (NOT the Extensions folder) and Restart your Macintosh. Please make sure 32-bit Addressing is turned on in the Memory control panel. Don’t forget to pay your shareware fee. :-)
Upgrades
If you’re currently using an older version of MaxRAM, do the following to install the new MaxRAM 1.6:
• Run the older MaxRAM application and select the lowest amount of RAM, turn the indicator off, and click “Save”. YOU MUST DEINSTALL THE OLDER MAXRAM BEFORE UPDATING RAM DOUBLER!
• Download and run the freely available RAM Doubler 1.6 Updater from Connectix (http://www.connectix.com/).
• Install the new MaxRAM 1.6 by dropping it in the System Folder (NOT the Extensions folder) and Restart your Macintosh. Please make sure 32-bit Addressing is turned on in the Memory control panel.
Shareware Info
Shareware fees for a starving & busy student: I don’t move and destroy furniture, but I would greatly appreciate a nominal $5.00 U.S. check or an international postal money order made payable to “Spencer Low,” or equivalent national currency, if you use MaxRAM or appreciate MaxRAM in any way. Please do not send me international personal checks because the collection fee is more than 4 times the shareware fee. If you cannot pay the shareware fee, please spread the word on how totally cool MaxRAM is or upload MaxRAM to America Online, eWorld, CompuServe, Internet FTP sites, local BBSs, and anywhere else you may have access to (since I cannot afford to do so) or send a postcard to:
Spencer Low
LowTek Creations
130 Windward Court
Vallejo, CA 94591
United States of America
In appreciation of all the past support and shareware payments, please note that I can no longer answer any questions via postal mail because I am extremely busy at school. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list included with MaxRAM, or visit the LowTek Creations World Wide Web site at: http://www.crl.com/~spencerl/ I will be updating the Web site periodically to answer any additional frequently asked questions.
Please note that I CANNOT send MaxRAM to you via postal mail because of my busy school schedule. I appreciate your understanding. If you need to obtain MaxRAM, please see “Where can I get the latest LowTek software?” below.
The Last MaxRAM
Because of my busy school schedule, I no longer have the time to maintain newer versions of MaxRAM. MaxRAM 1.6 is the last and final version of MaxRAM. I especially want to thank all the patient, loyal registered users for all their positive support and morale boosting, especially in the face of many obstacles and many technical difficulties. Since I am a Computer Science major, I look forward to developing useful software for all of you in the future. I also look forward to your continued support. Please visit the LowTek Creations World Wide Web site at http://www.crl.com/~spencerl/ for my current projects. Thank you so much.
Distribution
MaxRAM shall not be distributed in public domain/freeware software compilations. MaxRAM is copyrighted shareware with all rights reserved. Inclusion of MaxRAM with other software products requires the express written permission/authorization by the author. This restriction does not apply to bulletin boards, commercial online services such as America Online, eWorld, CompuServe and Delphi, and nonprofit Macintosh user groups which hold regularly scheduled public meetings.
Purchase Order Discounts
Purchased Discount
1-9 none
10-19 10 %
20-29 20 %
30-39 30 %
40-49 40 %
50 or more 50 %
Requirements
MaxRAM, to function properly, requires the following:
• RAM Doubler 1.6. MaxRAM 1.6 ONLY works with RAM Doubler 1.6.
• System 7.0 or newer.
• 32-bit Addressing should be turned on in the Memory control panel.
MaxRAM works only in conjunction with RAM Doubler with the following requirements: a 68030 or 68040 microprocessor, or a 68020 microprocessor with a PMMU, or a PowerPC microprocessor, and at least 4MB of real RAM. MaxRAM does not work on older 68000 series Macintoshes that have been upgraded with an accelerator. Compact Virtual (from Connectix) or OptiMem (from Jump Development) can be used on those machines.
User Reviews
“MaxRam works flawlessly... Good work” (MaxRAM 1.6)
Ed Prasek of MacSense Magazine and Mac Home Journal
Chris Oakes, Computer Currents April 5, 1994 issue
“Neat.”
Tony Reveaux, MicroTimes, May 2, 1994 issue
* * * * * 5 out 5 rating
Andrew Kim of ZiffNet/Mac on eWorld
“If you have RAMDoubler, you should get a copy of MaxRAM.”
Dr. Michael C. LaBossiere, Low-End User EMagazine March 1994.
“...with MaxRAM I can run everything....and run it problem free.” (MaxRAM 1.6)
“...this product should be everyone's choice for shareware add-on of the year! At least one [user group] member was sufficiently impressed that it prompted his purchase of RamDoubler!”
Tom Hansen of the Vermont MacChamp User Group
“Just started using it, and amazed all of my friends - especially my PC buddies!”
Jer1 on America Online
Where can I get the latest LowTek software?
LowTek Web Site
Visit the LowTek World Wide Web site at: http://www.crl.com/~spencerl/
LowTek FTP Site
Visit the LowTek FTP site at: ftp://ftp.crl.com/users/sp/spencerl/
LowTek Mail Server
To receive MaxRAM 1.6 compressed and BinHex’ed by Internet e-mail, simply send a message to spencerl@crl.com with the Subject line: “Send Latest MaxRAM”. The LowTek Mail Server will automatically send you a copy of MaxRAM 1.6.
Info-Mac Mirrors
Visit any Info-Mac mirror on the Internet, including the following sites:
http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive.html
ftp://mirrors.aol.com/pub/info-mac/
ftp://mirror.apple.com/mirrors/info-mac/
http://mirror.apple.com/mirrors/Info-Mac.Archive/
ftp://ftp.amug.org/pub/mirrors/info-mac/
ftp://ftp.orst.edu/pub/systems/info-mac/
ftp://ftp.delphi.com/pub/mirrors/info-mac/
Where can I get RAM Doubler?
RAM Doubler is commercial software available from Connectix Corporation:
U.S. Mail Connectix Corporation
2655 Campus Drive
San Mateo, CA 94403
Voice (800) 950-5880
(415) 571-5100
Fax (415) 571-5195
America Online Command K (keyword), Connectix
eWorld Command G (shortcut), Connectix
CompuServe Go MACAVEN, select Section 8
Internet support@connectix.com
World Wide Web http://www.connectix.com/
AppleLink CONNECTIX Business
CONNECTIX.TS Technical Support
CONNECTIX.CS Customer Service
General Troubleshooting
If you’re having problems with MaxRAM, please check the following:
• You’re running System 7 or newer.
• RAM Doubler version 1.6 is installed, functioning, and in the Extensions folder.
• 32-bit Addressing must be turned on in the Memory control panel.
Please do not trouble Connectix with MaxRAM questions.
Contacting LowTek Creations
Because of my busy school schedule, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) list included with MaxRAM and the LowTek World Wide Web site at: http://www.crl.com/~spencerl/
If you still must contact me, send e-mail to: spencerl@crl.com
Please note that I CANNOT guarantee a response, but I do promise to read your message. Thanks for your understanding.
For shareware payments:
U.S. Mail Spencer Low
LowTek Creations
130 Windward Court
Vallejo, CA 94591
USA
Credits
Beta Testers Mark H. Anbinder
Aaron Anderson
Ross Bergman
Ethan K. Butterfield
Jim Cummins
Philip Cummins
DreamWeavr
Alan D. Earhart
S. Gallton
Michael Hale
Jim Hynson
Justin Kirk-Bayley
Jerry Klorman
Michael C. LaBossiere
Burton Lo
David Lohrentz
Mac West
Stian Oksavik
Ed Prasek
Larry Rosenstein
Jeff Shepherd
Jerry Smith
Yeak Nai Siew
Gene Steinberg
Joshua Stewart
Shaun Sutterfield
James Wang
Brian Zimmerman
General Assistance Digu
LowTek Multimedia Department
LowTek Legal Department
Technical Assistance John W. Baxter
Ross E. Bergman
Bookmark CD (develop)
Olav Brinkmann
Jen Bruder, Metrowerks
CodeWarrior Gold CD from Metrowerks
CodeWarrior Mailing List
comp.sys.mac.programmer.*
Philip Cummins
Daniel DeVoe
Lawson English
Pete Gontier
Justin Kirk-Bayley
Ron Liechty, Metrowerks
Jim Luther
Stian Oksavik
Greg Robbins
Larry Rosenstein
Brian Stern
Shaun Sutterfield
Doug Thomas
Christopher Weare
Internet Assistance Jim Couch, CRL
CRL Support
crl.general
Louis Deatt
Terry Koyn
Noah Price
The Info-Mac Archivers
The UMICH Archivers
Translation Services Hiromitsu Harada, Japan
for MaxRAM 1.0
Japanese Blurb
Show Help Module James W. Walker
for MaxRAM 1.0,
1.0.2, 1.0.4, and
1.0.4A
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED MAXRAM USERS!!!
Legal Information
All products and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. LowTek Creations is not liable for any consequences from the use of MaxRAM. LowTek Creations makes no claims whatsoever concerning MaxRAM. LowTek Creations shall no longer release any further updates of MaxRAM. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. LowTek Creations does not guarantee the information in this document to be correct. LowTek Creations is not liable for any consequences from the use of the information in this document.
