Can I reduce the enormous use of RAM under Windows9x/ME/XP?

Only to a very limited extent! There is the possibility to reduce the dynamic hard disk cache (in DOS this was Smartdrv). For this purpose, add two new parameters in the [vcach] section of your System.ini file:

MinFileCache = 1024

MaxFileCache = 4096

The values for the minimum and maximum cache size are given in kilobyte.

The picture shows transmission and shift errors.

A defective or too long coaxial cable is used.