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Old 06-19-2007, 11:43 AM
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Post Why Swap=2 x RAM
Hi Friends,

Why do we use Swap space double the RAM. i.e SWAP = 2 x RAM.

Is this a universal rule for any size of RAM...?

If I install LINUX with 1GB of RAM and then after somedays I want to upgrate my RAM to 2GB. Can I do that without hampering the installation, as in that case I have to provide the SWAP space as 4GB.

I think yes.. now tell me How?

TIA

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