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4GB RAM issue with 32 bit Operating Systems

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4GB RAM issue with 32 bit Operating Systems I recently upgraded my old desktop and came across with this interesting issue. This would be useful for many of us since most of us are still using 32 bit operating systems. Just take this article as an early warning. Upgrade configuration: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.66GHz, 1066FSB, 3MB L2, E7300 (arround Rs. 14,000/=) 2GB x 2 RAM (Dual Channel, 800MHz) (arround Rs. 3800/= x 2) Intel DG31PR Motherboard (arround Rs. 7500/=) This issue I had was having 4GB of memory. Well, Ive reached the maximum addressable memory limit of 32 bit systems, right? So I should be able to use all 4GB as memory. But unfortunately, that was not the case. All I have is 3.2GB of memory on 32 bit Windows XP and 32 bit Ubuntu 8.10. So where did my memory go? Theoretically, the 32 bit systems are limited to 4GB of addressable memory. The problem is you cant allocate all those 4GB address space to RAM alone. Many other devices connected to the mother board (including the memor...

3DS News Final Fantasy Explorers Amazon Issue and Detective Pikachu

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3DS News Final Fantasy Explorers Amazon Issue and Detective Pikachu Update : Final Fantasy Explorers is once again in stock at Amazon. For original story, see below: Today I have both good and bad news to share with you all, but first lets get the bad out of the way. If youre one of the people who decided to make use of Amazons game deal we mentioned the other day, and if you used it to buy the brand new 3DS game "Final Fantasy Explorers" -- then you may (or may not) have received some sad news regarding it. Amazon is out of stock, and your preorder has been canceled. It appears that a lack of copies is in fact to blame for this, and not a mistake on Amazons part. While there is a chance the game can be bought at a local store near you, it seems as if there is a lack of copies in general. Many stores have sold out quickly, and more copies will not be in until early next month. As for those of you who wish to stick with Amazon, if your order was in fact canceled you will recei...