swap file vs. swap partition

From: Dotan Cohen (dotancohen_at_gmail.com)
Date: 07/30/05

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    I'm now prepearing to either create a swap file or a swap partition. I
    am interested in knowing if there is any difference in performance.
    Anyone have any experience with this? Thanks.

    Dotan Cohen
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