How do you use a USB Flash drive as RAM on Linux?

Answer 1

You cannot have RAM connected to a PC via a USB Cable. RAM is something that is connected to the PC in the inside of the computer through ports etc. There are several RAM types. If you're looking to improve performance on your PC and have Vista as well as having a flash drive, you can use a special feature which allows the PC to create more virtual memory, which results in faster speed.

Answer 2

Just plug it in.

Since Kernel 2.4 it will be recognized automatically.

Linux will ask you if you want to open it or mount it etc.

Just be sure it is mounted.

Check if you can see it with the command "df -h"

The above command will show all the drives that are mounted.

If you are command line proficient cd to /media

Ls should show the drive.

This isn't the place for a full detailed lesson on Linux.

Get a good book and read it.

A good book on Linux will save you many hours and many ubsurd smart alec answers from those who are so inclined. THERE ARE PLENTY OF THEM. Fortunately they are outnumbered by nice people.