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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...

4 Netbook Operating Systems Worth Checking Out Netbooks are fantastic portable devices. They�re portable, lightweight and�perhaps best of all�really cheap. But netbooks can seem hopelessly limited when used with standard desktop operating systems such as Windows or Ubuntu. This is why I recommend every netbook owner look into getting a netbook operating system. A netbook OS is, simply put, an operating system designed with netbook users in mind. These will leave out features netbook users never need, such as CD burning. They also typically feature a user interface that keeps in mind the limited real estate netbooks feature. Currently, the best netbook operating systems on the market are Linux-based, and most of those are based on Ubuntu. If you�re not sure what your options are, you�ve found the right article. Below are four excellent systems you can download right now, and another to keep an eye on for later this year. Ubuntu Netbook Edition Most Linux netbook systems seem to be ...