Re: System performance using swap partition vs. swap file

[Rick Stevens <rstevens vitalstream com>]

Rick Stevens wrote:
> Mark Knecht wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >    Does anyone have any experience with what the system performance 
> > issues might be with running a swap file under Linux as opposed to a 
> > dedicated swap partition?
> >
> >    I don't actually know that this is an option, but someone asked me 
> > and I was curious.
>
>
> Swap partitions are typically faster than swap files, but the
> difference is small under most loads.

Oops!  I forgot to add that, yes, both partitions and files are
supported under Linux.
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