640K ought to be enough for anybody.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts that a small amount of memory is sufficient for anyone.
- In plain terms
- A small amount of memory is enough for anyone.
- What can you take from it?
- Resource limits are often underestimated by users.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much capacity do you need today?
- Why do people need more memory?
Another view
The statement ignores how software complexity can increase resource needs.
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