mediator/aos/chip-ram quastion

[kas1e]

hi all. i want know - why if i open directory/driver from WB (to see icons) - icons eat chip ram ?! not uses video memory or fast only chip. maybe present way/tool/patch what can give me , that icons not eat chip memory ?

aos3.9 uses + mediator/voodoo3.

thanks.

[kas1e]

big thnx

ps. this a very funny: i am reading 'grapshics',
and think 'hmm. gaphics memeory (video card)'
but old-good days and chip = graphics too