Ask HN: Novel crazy ideas on reducing RAM usage

3•sudo_cowsay•1h ago

Hi! I'm just wondering what kinds of software tools and ideas can be used/made to reduce the usage of RAM. Crazier the better.

Comments

HerbManic•1h ago

In what context would this be? What application types? At OS level? This is a very broad question.

sudo_cowsay•1h ago

It was meant to be broad (for more creative responses). However, I would focus more on OS level.

HerbManic•57m ago

Can do! On screen keyboard can only be used in T9 mode, only need graphics for 10 buttons instead of the full keyboard.

zbaby•59m ago

Simple: users should just stop multitasking

HerbManic•58m ago

So almost Windows 8 tablet mode.

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