In DOS memory management, conventional memory, also called base memory, is the first 640 kilobytes (640 × 1024 bytes) of the memory on IBM PC or compatible systems. It is the read-write memory directly addressable by the processor for use by the operating system and application programs. As memory prices rapidly declined, this design decision bec...
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Even Windows 95 is held back by the limitations of conventional memory. It is a left over from the 8088/80286 processors to retain compatibility. Like chip ram, it is stuck at a certain amount, in this case 640K.
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