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From: flocchini@deneb.ucdavis.edu (0048;0000002402;200;745;53;)
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Subject: CSA 32 memory
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Date: Thu, 26-Nov-87 13:47:18 EST
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There has been some discussion regarding how CSA loads their 32 bit
memory into the system. I am currently using a CSA Turbo on the 1000.
I have 1MB of 32 bit ram and 6MB of 16 bit ram. The 32 bit ram does not
autoconfigure. It is added to the memory pool above the normal space
with a command supplied by CSA. As far as I can tell this memory is
accessed first when loading programs. I have run the memory speed test that
appeared on an early Fish disk and with the 32 bit memory enabled the execution
is about 4 times faster. Other programs susch as Tom Rokicki's TeX run
approximately 2 times faster with this memory enabled.

CSA does not at least at the time I received my system (about a year ago)
supply a replacement math library.

I just received the Sculpt 3D 68020/68881 version and there is indeed a
considerable speed increase with this version.

There is mention of 1.3 having a library for 68881. It would be ideal if there
was some way to check for the 68881 and then default to the library specific
for that chip. 

As a side note I have been pleased with the support from CSA. Their products
coupled with ASDG's memory board has been a relatively trouble free system.
For me it has kept me with the 1000. I see the 2000 as having some benefits
but with the investment in the 68020 boards etc I see no reason to upgrade.
Again this only reflects my own situation  and my own needs. It is not meant
to rekindle any 1000 , 2000 upgrade wars.

Bob Flocchini
University of California Davis
flocchini @deneb.ucdavis.edu