Re: [OT] No Swap. Re: [BUG 2.6.90-test5] kernel shits itself with 48mb ram under moderate load

From: William Lee Irwin III
Date: Mon Sep 29 2003 - 00:08:06 EST


On Mon, Sep 29, 2003 at 03:02:28PM +1000, Nick Piggin wrote:
> This particular problem was fixed nicely by getting the kernel to enable
> swap, so I don't think its that bad of a problem.
> Anyway, I think answers involve sizing data structures more effectively
> on small memory boxes, more VM smarts in overload situations, and
> probably most important for desktop use: light weight and unbloated
> user level environment.

The problem statement was unclear, and my original statement about
solutions accordingly inaccurate.


-- wli
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