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On Sat, 26 May 2012 22:08:48 +0200, Jarry wrote: |
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> I suppose default size for tmpfs is half of physical memory, |
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> if it is not configured somewhere else. |
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It is, but that is the default maximum size, a tmpfs filesystem uses |
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only as much memory as its contents require. |
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> BTW, is there any way to turn this great feature off? |
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> What is it good for? I do not see any advantage in having |
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> /run on tmpfs... |
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It makes sure that /run is available and writeable early in the boot |
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process, whereas /var/run may not be and / may be mounted ro. |
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