Kubuntu uses too much memory. What is the cause?

[Chris Jones]

> 
> Other that that, there's not much activity.
> Now, I don't see this behaviour on other Kubuntu boxes. Is there a way to see 
> what process is filling the swap?
> 

Open a terminal and run 'top'

when it is running, enter capitol M (i.e. <shift> m) to sort by memory 
usage.

cheers Chris