tmpfs question

[Julian Field]

Kevin Miller wrote:
> I figured I'd give the tmpfs trick a try.  The wiki says to add this to
> /etc/fstab:
>
>   none /var/spool/MailScanner/incoming tmpfs defaults 0 0
>
> I don't see where it assigns a specific amount of ram.  Does it just
> take what it needs?  How do you limit it so the system doesn't start
> swapping?
>   
It just takes what it needs. You don't need to limit it, it will work it 
all out for itself.

Jules

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