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A swap file is used as virtual memory, which is extra space on the hard drive that is used like memory when you run out of space on your memory modules, but it is much slower than actual memory. It would not remove any data, unless you had to erase over something to create the swap file.
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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
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.
What is a swap disk?
Swap disks are commonly used in Unix based operating systems and are inaccessible areas of disk used for the system to store data temporarily. In Windows it is known as "Virtual Memory". Windows stores its swap data in a file on the main partition instead of using a whole separate partition. Newer distributions of Linux have also started to adopt this method as it is easier to configure, more flexible, and arguably neater than using a separate partition.
What is a swap partition in Linux?
When you run out of memory, some of the data is stored in SWAP, so memory can be used for something else. Also, some files might be saved to swap, so it takes less time to find and read them. And when you hibernate your PC, the contents of RAM get saved onto the SWAP partition, but this only works when your SWAP is larger than amount of your RAM and amount of SWAP already used combined.
Do a swap partition contain a filesystem?
No
What type would you set on a partition to make it a swap partition in Linux?
82
How do you triple-boot Windows XP Ubuntu and Fedora?
This is very similar to dual-booting Windows with either Ubuntu or Fedora, as both Fedora's and Ubuntu's installers are able to cope with each other well. The basic process is like this: 1. Install Windows XP 2. Resize the Windows XP partition to make enough space for both Ubuntu and Fedora. A basic setup should have: A. An NTFS partition (for Windows XP) B. A swap partition. Since Ubuntu and Fedora can use the same swap partition, you only need to make one. C. Two ext4 partitions 3. Choose one distro to install first (it doesn't really matter) and select one of the ext4 partitions. 4. After installing, install the other one to the remaining partition. All three systems should appear in the boot menu if done properly. You can select the one you want use when you start the computer. Remember that the distro you install last will be the default selection, and if you want to change the priority, you have to edit the menu.lst / grub.cfg on that system.
What is a swap partition?
A swap partition is used when the amount of RAM in a computer is already full. But this is not a recommended alternative to RAM space because it has slower access time.
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
Which partition dose Linux use when all information being processed cannot be stored in RAM?
Swap partition
What is the minimum amount of swap Linux can use?
None. It is possible to operate Linux without a swap file or partition.
