I suggested: > What sort of graphics do they have: separate graphics cards, or is the > graphics integrated into the chipset? In the latter case, make sure that > you only allocate the memory you need to the graphics subsystem: 1 to 4 > MB, usually, depending on resolution. Matt Morgan replied: > Thanks! These are Compaq iPaqs, which are what Compaq sold as their > commodity business desktops prior to the HP buyout. They have some > Compaq-specific BIOS, and sadly, they don't have that option. They > hardly have any options, actually. I'll look for a BIOS update. > > This does look like it would make a big difference, potentially; I > have a big monitor set to 1400x1050 and 32 bit color; even that > requires well under 8Mb. Anything like these? http://h18002.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/10832_div/10832_div.HTML As that page suggests that you've got an onboard cache (although it doesn't sound enough to support the resolution you're talking about). What does the first line of /proc/meminfo say? That will tell you by how much memory Linux sees. If it's just over about 130000 on a 128 MB system, then your graphics memory is separate to your main memory. James. -- E-mail address: james | Never ask, "Oh, why were things so much better @westexe.demon.co.uk | in the old days?" | It's not an intelligent question. | -- Ecclesiastes 7 v. 10
