How much ram does puppy need? Some test results

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#21 Post by alienjeff »

setecio wrote:So what would be a good Swap size guide for Puppy ?
Heh...another loaded question, albeit innocently so.

Swap size will be dictated by what your computing habits are. The latest trend, if you can call it that, on this forum is 1-2 times your RAM. Try starting with 1X and see how your system responds. If you hear your drive thrashing much of the time, you may need more swap space. Remember that Linux memory management is superior to that of Windows.

Also remember that a frugal install is more than likely to utilize swap more frequently than a full install. Again, your personal computing habits come into play here.
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