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Subject:	Re: Double buffering
From:	Demetri Kolokotronis <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Mon, 27 Mar 2000 17:09:14 -0500
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On Fri, 24 Mar 2000 03:11:47 -0800 Dave Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> On 21 Mar 00, at 23:52, Gary Perkins wrote:
>
> > In the 'MSDos.sys' file, there is a reference to 'Doublebuffering'
> > (it's on).
> >
> > I've heard that the machine runs faster when it's turned off.
> >
> > Is that true?  And just what is Doublebuffering?

My IBM manual states

"Double buffering is most commonly required if you are using a Small
Computer System Interface (SCSI) hard disk, Windows, or other hard-disk
controllers that cannot work with virtual memory."

"Most hard-disk controllers do not need to use double buffering."

Demetri Kolokotronis

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