NAME

getmem - returns amount of available memory

SPECIFICATION

C
long getmem()

FORTRAN
integer*4 function getmem()

Pascal
function getmem: longint;

DESCRIPTION

getmem returns the amount of available memory left on the system.  On a workstation with virtual memory up to 14 megabytes, it will return 14 MB less the amount used. On a terminal, it will return the amount of free physical memory. 

NOTE

This command can be used only in immediate mode. 

Version 2.3  —  July 04, 1985