SWAP SPACE [Ubuntu] LINUX

[demon.KILER]

What is swap ????


I didn't chose swap space when I installed So can a add swap space after I installed ??

[litlewiki]

swap space is like virtual memory in windows.It makes your os run faster(a very simple definition).It's generally 256~512 mb in size .

To create a swap partition,open your synaptics package manager,search for gparted and install it.
Then open a terminal and type

sudo gparted

which will launch gparted.

[iPrank]

It's generally 256~512 mb in size .

Frequently recommended size for a linux swap partition was twice the size of your physical memory.

But it isn't same anymore for modern systems with 2GB/4GB RAM.
http://www.short-media.com/forum/arc...p/t-19063.html

[TomGibbons]

If you didn't make room for it when you set your partitions you're probably going to resize one of your partitions. Bear in mind that you cannot resize ext3 partitions. You have to remove the journal (and thereby degrading it to ext2), resize that partition then recreate the journal.

[kregg]

If you're using ubuntu, Open terminal and type:

sudo apt-get install gparted

And go from there. Or if you have a icon that says Install on your PC, you can follow through that and resize your partition through there manually. They have the option to use your free space if you want to automatically set up a swap partition and ext2/ext3 partition.

Good luck

[kregg]

Frequently recommended size for a linux swap partition was twice the size of your physical memory.

My memory is 3GB!

[eranga262154]

I have another question, and assume that it is related to this thread.

Let say I want to setup a dual OS system with WinXP and Ubuntu on a new HDD. Can you guys point out the steps which I have to follow.

[kregg]

In ubuntu, If you resize your NTFS partition and make the swap partition and ext2/ext3 partition, The GRUB installer should automatically pick up that you have got a Windows Installation and therefore will allow multiple boots.

I have Ubuntu, Vista, and XP! The GRUB Bootloader comes first, then Vista's, and then Wndows XP (to change between normal XP and TuneUp Backups )

[eranga262154]

Thank kregg. I'll try it.

[kregg]

Try it out first on a virtual machine. That's always best as it is not permanent.

Microsoft Virtual PC 2007

VMWare Player

Virtual PC is easier to use I think.

[eranga262154]

Virtual PC is easier to use I think.

I have little experience working with Virtual PC in the lab.

[kregg]

Try having a look at these two articles:

Installing & Configuring Virtual PC Part 1 Part 2

[eranga262154]

In our lab we used Virtual PC 2004 and I have that booklet with me.

[kregg]

What lab are we talking about now?

[litlewiki]

I hate Virtual PC.Vmware is far better and as easy as virtual PC.

[kregg]

Well eranga is going to use it, not you, so you can be a happy bunny now

[eranga262154]

Vmware is far better and as easy as virtual PC.

But wiki I don't have any experience on WMware at all.