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- From: v065hjku@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Jason Osborne)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc
- Subject: Re: How do I reduce SYSTEM file size?
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- Date: 26 Aug 92 13:46:00 GMT
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- >Somehow my SYSTEM file has been expanded beyond usefulness. I have a Mac IIci
- >with 20 Megs of memory, System 7.0.x. After running out of memory trying to
- >run a second (!) application, I looked at the Finder info and I see the system
- >is occupying 14+ Megabytes.
- >
- >I know that with System 6, if you add fonts or DA's the system file expands to
- >contain these and does not shrink back when you remove them again. Is this
- >the case with System 7 as well (ie. with fonts and sounds)? How do I get a
- >'reasonable' size System file back again?
-
- I have taken fonts & sounds in and out, and system size always reflects the
- alterations. Also, check the extensions and control panels, as well as
- apple menu items folder to make sure you have only what you want, and
-
- I have managed to create a wonderfully functional system with a variety
- of fonts and sounds, and extensions I want for under 2 meg, and a version
- that
- fits on a HD floppy with room to spare.
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