Checking RAM type and information in software

[Konstantin Svist]

Ian Chapman wrote:
> Konstantin Svist wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Is it possible to check the type of RAM without opening up the computer?
>> There are several windows programs that are able to determine a lot 
>> of memory information (sisoft sandra, cpu-z, etc...), but I couldn't 
>> find a linux alternative. Does such a beast exist?
>
> Yes, there's a few ways of checking, try dmidecode. Also lm_sensors 
> has some support for telling you about your memory through the eeprom 
> modules if I remember right.
>

Thanks!
dmidecode displays a bunch of useful info, although the manufacturer is 
listed as ID only (is there a convenient database of these things? or do 
I have to JFGI every time?)
I don't see any latency information, though. Is that available through 
anything?