I never said I don't know how. There are hacky ways to do it, but I said there is no serious reason to do so. Disabling virtual memory limits functionality and decreases overall stability - what happens when an app runs out of addressable RAM? A system freeze is likely, that's what could happen. Apple is running OS X for a reason, they mention that it multi-tasks, and that is greatly improved by having virtual memory. Why this seems like a debatable point is beyond me. There's a reason why virtual memory was invented for complex systems, and the more complex hand-held devices get, the greater the need for virtual memory to handle that complexity.
You now even virtual memory is not limitless, and when you run out of swap space you will run into the same issue. The solution to a memory leak is to kill the process. But you knew this already I hope.
Let it go. Just because I disagree with you doesn't mean I "don't understand computers". You had no idea that OS X has virtual memory always enabled. Does that mean "you don't understand computers"? Sheesh.
You dont seem to understand still. Are you saying it would be impossible to ship a OSX device without virtual memory enabled. Why?
And more RAM isn't a solution, there is always a limit to physical RAM. If a highly-complex app has a memory leak due to a bug, and runs out of RAM, at least it can be corralled in some way by the OS memory management system to keep it from crashing the system. Why do you think older OSs like Mac OS 9, Windows 95, and PalmOS are plagued with crashes and lockups by misbehaving apps? Partly because of poor memory memory management schemes. Embedded systems didn't need them in the past because they didn't do much. Now that they are resembling small computers in functionality, virtual memory is a must.
And it didn't have to do with lack of proper memory protection, which is independent of virtual memory, did it?
So I am not multi-tasking effectively on my PC, or my Win Mobile device?And re-read what I said - I said "effective" multi-tasking. I didn't say it was impossible to multi-task without virtual memory, just that's it's not a good idea and there is no reason to disable it on a device like iPhone.
And you know this how?I agree - I'm sure it is limited in some way. They've said as much - it's got several things from a full OS X installation reduced to fit into the phone. But not stuff like virtual memory or the basic kernel, that was alread confirmed as part of the phone.
I am arguing its not the second coming. Everyone knows its a nice toy.Oh, I know you have. You've mentioned everything under the sun that you hate about iPhone, which includes stuff that doesn't even make sense. My point is that if you are trying to convince people that iPhone is no good, you damage your overall case by overreaching into areas that are not even real disadvantages.
No. Apple is lying about being first.So basically Apple and Nokia are using the same webkit, but Apple is lying about their capabilities, while Nokia is totally honest. Riiight.
Of course that's what it is doing - that's why it's an advertisement. But I know what I saw - and this wasn't a quick-cutting 30-second commercial, it's a closeup of somebody using the phone's features for 20+ minutes. It defies logic that Apple was able to completely fake this with the real iPhone being 100% opposite of that video re: web browsing. No, it wasn't shown using EDGE, but I would expect that the wi-fi experience is probably exactly what was shown.
Wow. Do you think this about every amazing advert you see?
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