How on earth can I be using this much RAM?

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anybody have any clue as to what could cause a memory leak like this?

 

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anybody have any clue as to what could cause a memory leak like this?

Nothing hardware related thats for sure. It has to be in the software some where. This is what happens when you disrespect your mac by running parallels and windows, I'm assuming. Filthy little Microsoft hobbits'-is running amuck. :tusks:

 

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If you drop the computer into a tub of water, bubbles will reveal the memory leak, and you can temporarily patch it with gum.

That's freakin hilarious! I think that's the right step to take!

 

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NOTE: Not a hardware issue. Moved to proper forum.

 

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hmmm this is very interesting. I've been noticing lately my imac running teeerrrrriiibbly slow, and also causing graphical problems in WoW (see here) I have 1 gig of ram and while running, say photoshop adium safari and iphoto (even if two of the programs are completly idle) i seem to have serious delays. (i know, photoshop is slow for its own reasons)

anyways. Im not exactly savy when it comes to all this stuff on my activity monitor. what are some things that can be removed? oh, and what is the difference between virtual and real memory [usage]?