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gparyani

00:35

Anyone have any idea as to why 4 GB DDR2-800 SODIMM memory modules are so expensive?

A 2 GB module costs less than $20, while 4 GB modules seem to cost $60+ without deep digging

Journeyman Geek

@gparyani stocks, and they were less common when they were actually made

gparyani

@JourneymanGeek I don't imagine that those are all old stock. I recently purchased 128 MB SDR-100 DIMM modules for $8 each, and they were made very recently.

Journeyman Geek

@gparyani - unless you go through the date code....

but I wouldn't be surprised if they were new old stock, or manufactured from existing component stocks

gparyani

Hmm...makes sense.

Journeyman Geek

I don't have any idea why someone would make ram for systems that are at least a decade old, when there's a ton of machines that are likely going through recycling with usable components

gparyani

00:48

Q: Modern Linux-based operating system that can run on an old Pentium III system

I'm looking for a Linux-based operating system that can run on an early 1999 computer that has the following specifications: Intel Pentium III processor, 450 MHz Up to 384 MB RAM maximum 8 MB dedicated video memory 10 GB PATA HDD (though can be changed out) I'd like an operating system that is ...

Journeyman Geek

uhh debian? :D

gparyani

Later versions require 512 MB RAM

Journeyman Geek

> Up to 384 MB RAM maximum

uhhhh, wait

I assume the 128mb is for that machine and not DDR2?

gparyani

Yes

Journeyman Geek

gparyani

00:50

Have three modules

Journeyman Geek

typically

as memory serves, the 'standard' DDR2 modules I remember were up to 2GB even on desktops

most contemporary laptops came with 1 stick installed and 2 slots

4gb (2x2) was pretty much considered high spec... 4x2 for 8gb was... unheard of

gparyani

Yeah, many higher-end machines from the same era used DDR3-1066 memory

Journeyman Geek

DDR3 is cheap :D

lots of pulls and NOS and small companies clearing stocks of components

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gparyani

03:42

Basically, I've been going through every computer in the house, and seeing if I can upgrade them and continue to run them as modern systems.

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northerner

05:30

If the goal is to save a local copy of a web page, with the focus being on keeping the text and not caring about interactive bits, is it better to use "save as" or "print as PDF" or something else?

gparyani