I agree with greg that you should be able to play MP3's (don't expect to do anything else at the same time though). In addition to what he told you to do, make sure that any programs running in the taskbar (beside the clock) are shut down... these can often use up large amounts of avalible memory (especially virus scan programs)
Michael Stefanyshyn
Silver 2001 Dakota Club Cab Sport 4x4
No mods, yet ;-)
-----Original Message-----
From: The Man From Utopia tmfu@home.com
Sent: Sat, 30 Dec 2000 12:59:38 -0500
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: RE: Who on the list knows old computers? MP3s won`t play back right.?
>
> Yeah,I know it`s off-topic,but I had to cast my line
> out in deep waters,here.Need maximum amount of help.I
> have an old AST desktop (133mhz processor,16MB ram).I
> have an 850 MB "c" drive and 1 gig "d" drive in
> it,with a 56k modem.The computer does OK,but MP3 files
> will not play continuously,they keep stopping every
> other second or so.They download fine,but keep hanging
> up when I play them.(I do have a 16 bit sound
> card,also.) Another thing,whenever I play an MP3
> file,any commands take FOREVER to respond,and usually
> won`t until the song is over.On the assumption that it
> is a memory problem,I checked on the manufacturer`s
> website.My computer takes 72-pin non-parity fast page
> mode DRAM simms (2mx32-70ns).I`m guessing it uses two
> 8MB boards.I had the cover off the thing,but I can`t
> remember if there were two or three unused simm
> slots.I have studied all the memory types on every web
> page I can find.I know they make a 72-pin EDO ram
> module,would that replace the DRAM modules in mine,or
> are they even compatible with my machine? Where can I
> find some extra memory boards for this? All I am
> wanting to do with it is download MP3s onto my hard
> drives,then connect my CD recorder to the analog
> outputs of the computer,and make me something to
> listen to in the DAK. BTW,yes,I know a new computer
> would help,but I can`t afford the new Dell that I want
> right now! Gotta wait a couple months at least.
> Thanks.Steve P.
>
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