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From: John Hasler (john_at_dhh.gt.org)
Date: 02/20/05

Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 13:42:42 -0600

S. Brown writes:
> The old rule of thumb is that swap is least the amount of ram, and at
> most double.

An old, obsolete rule of thumb.

> This may be adjusted depending on the system and program mix.

That's the only rule now.

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John Hasler 
john@dhh.gt.org
Dancing Horse Hill
Elmwood, WI USA

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