if you are running Win XP 1GB is almost mandatory if you want to do anything but internet. If you are running antivirus plus alot of other things in the background you can try turning everything else off. $125 spent on a video card can go a long way.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes