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None. It is possible to operate Linux without a swap file or partition.

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Which partitions does Linux use when all the information that Linux is processing cannot be stored in RAM?

That is the "swap partition." It is a dedicated space on the hard disk that fulfills the "swap" feature of virtual memory in Linux.


What does Linux use instead of a paging file?

Linux uses a swap partition, a piece of the hard disk itself set aside by the system for receiving page-swapping. However, if you have more than 2-3 GiB of RAM on your desktop, you probably want need to make use of virtual memory at all in Linux.


What type of partition does Linux use when it does not have enough memory?

A swap partiton because it is a dedicated partition and not a file


What hard disk drive partition does the Linux kernel use to store pages from ram?

Linux swap partition has the code 82 (hex). A swap partition must be formatted with mkswap before first use. You can use swapon and swapoff utilities to enable/disable swap


What is the maximum amount of swap Linux can use?

There's no precise limit; it depends on the architecture of the machine. On 32-bit Intel machines, the limit is 2 GB per partition, though there is no limit on the number of swap partitions.


Which partition dose Linux use when all information being processed cannot be stored in RAM?

Swap partition


Instead of a page file such as windows what type of partition does Linux use when it does not have enough memory to hold all the data that it is processing?

It uses the swap. The swap is a dedicated partition and not a file.


What type of partition does Linux use when it does not have enough memory to hold all data proccessing?

You do not need to set up a dedicated partition for swap as you can also set up a swap file.


How do you use the word minimum in a sentence?

He did the minimum amount of work possible.Most people want the minimum amount of yard work possible.


What is the least amount of money you will pay for a Linux?

virtually all linux distros are free, excluding internet use and man hours to get it going.


How much specifies the amount of swap space configured for Linux?

This is entirely up to whoever sets it up, but the rule of thumb is usually 1.5x the amount of physical system memory on the machine. For example: If you have 2 GiB of RAM, then it's considered good practice to create a swap partition of size 3 GiB. However, Linux's memory management is much more effective and efficient than Windows, and when you have 2 GiB or more of RAM it's considered optional to set up or use swap space, as your system has plenty of memory in which to work. If you have 4 GiB it may be considered wasteful to create any swap space at all unless your computing needs are very memory-intensive.


What is the difference between minimum and recommended RAM?

Minimum is the amount you need just to use it. Recommended is the amount it is advised you have for best performance.