File Extension VM

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VM File Extension Description

The VM file extension is used as a virtual memory file of GeoWorks. The GeoWorks Ensembles application used to be known as the PC/GEOS. It is a DOS-based GUI (graphical user interface) and an operating system. Included in the capability of the GeoWorks is its scalable fonts, and ability for multitasking on XT and AT PC clone classes. The virtual memory file with the VM file extension is for the IBM PC operating system compatible, PC/GEOS.

The GeoWorks was written in the assembly language. With the virtual file in the VM file extension, it provides better performance than the sluggish MS 3.0, on the 486 and 386 PCs. The virtual memory that is utilizing the .vm file extension in GeoWorks, gives the program the contiguous working memory as an impression. Having the virtual memory file stored in the VM file extension, GeoWorks makes programming of huge applications much easier. It also enables the use of the physical memory, like RAM, in the computer efficiently, compared to those without the virtual memory being used.

The GeoWorks, which saves it virtual memory files in the VM file extension, may be referred to as an operating system. However, it still needs the operating system of the computer, such as DOS to run. With the virtual memory file, the GeoWorks not just extends physical memory size in using disk space, but also provides users the means to overlay or program swap.

All modern general-purpose computer operating systems has a virtual memory technique used for their applications, like the word processors and spreadsheets, accounting tools, multimedia, and more. However, virtual memory is only utilized in simple applications and not by other special-purpose systems in the computer, even if they require very fast and consistent response time.

• Properties:

• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\
• Associated Applications:
  GeoWorks Ensembles

Additional VM File Info:

Bread Box Computer Company LLC , VM File Created by: http://www.breadbox.com

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