Re: RamFAST & GS/OS cache

[toddpw@cco.caltech.edu (Todd P. Whitesel)]

fmlin@terapin.com (Frank M. Lin) writes:

>Hmm, I don't know if I get that.  GS/OS cache in already in memory, I don't see
>how reading data from the SCSI device, then copy RF's cache to GS memory will
     ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Wrongo, if it is already in the RF cache
>be faster then just reading/moving the GS/OS cache already in memory.  Besides,
>I have a quick TWGS ( 15 ) here :)

YOU have a quick TWGS, and I have a quick Zip, but _most_ of Drew's customers
don't have either.

>This make sense, maybe the Apple II CEG should add this to the 6.0.1
>enhancement list.  Since this feauture will improve GS/OS cache is self, and
>not just help RF.

I agree here. It's possible that some FSTs already do that, but I don't know
enough about the internals (and Apple ain't too talkative).

>Still, I see no reason why Drew shouldn't add GS/OS cache support; unless his
>time is needed on other R&D work.

Also agreed. I believe Drew feels there is other stuff that deserves more
attention, but if enough people ask for it he'll probably look into it again.

Todd Whitesel
toddpw @ cco.caltech.edu