MLUG: RE: Source distros Re: [MLUG] Computer for sale...
RE: Source distros Re: [MLUG] Computer for sale...
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> This rule was once valid when a system with 32 MB was 
> considered generously 
> equipped. With 512 MB, I would not give it any swap space. I 
> tested such a 
> configuration, and I found that the system actually *uses* 
> swap even when 
> there is enough free RAM. This really cuts down the performance.

I believe swap space is still necessary.  I've found that even a box with
128mb ram benefits from it.  I find it hard to believe that merely
quadrupling the ram changes this.

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         Graduate of LU, May 11, 2002
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