I tested the RAM disk idea, and it doesn't help. I used the RAM disk for two weeks and I ram extensive performance tests. I posted the results of my tests on my blog. Conclusion:
RAM disk doesn't speed up Visual Studio. I think that because of Visual Studio and Vista caching, there is no really benefit of manually copying files to a RAM disk.
TWC9: Scott Hanselman, IIS7 live streaming, WP7 for Beginners, SQL Azure + EF
Dec 10, 2010 at 9:18 PMScott and Dan are hilarious. I think Dan should drive over to Scott's house to film ( with the Channel 9 guy in his trunk).
Honorable Mention - MIX09 Show Off Contest - WPF & The Emotiv Headset
Mar 25, 2009 at 7:24 PMThis Week on C9 1 year anniversary - cake, champagne, and Scott Hanselman
Feb 21, 2009 at 11:12 AMI tested the RAM disk idea, and it doesn't help. I used the RAM disk for two weeks and I ram extensive performance tests. I posted the results of my tests on my blog. Conclusion: RAM disk doesn't speed up Visual Studio. I think that because of Visual Studio and Vista caching, there is no really benefit of manually copying files to a RAM disk.