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Is swap partition still needed?
It is, however, always recommended to have a swap partition. Disk space is cheap. Set some of it aside as an overdraft for when your computer runs low on memory. If your computer is always low on memory and you are constantly using swap space, consider upgrading the memory on your computer.
What is swap with hibernate?
Swap is disk space reserved for if you run out of RAM. Hibernate is the ability to save all RAM to disk and power off. In resume, the swap can be loaded to RAM for theoretically faster resume and to get back exactly where you left off.
Should I remove swap file?
Don’t delete it. A swapfile fills the same function on linux that a pagefile does in Windows. It serves as an extension of RAM. When the operating system decides that it doesn’t have enough room in RAM or that a particular piece of data is necessary but rarely accessed in RAM, it stores it to the pagefile/swapfile.
How to use hibernation without a swap partition?
How to use hibernation without a swap partition. First, create a swap file: “256” refers to the size in MBs (‘m’ after it). Set this for at least half the size of your RAM. “/swap” is a location of your swap file. It can be located on any partition (root or home, for example).
What can I use instead of a swap partition?
swapon /swap. Now use uswsusp which is an alternate suspend method for the linux kernel that can use a swap file instead of a swap partition and also supports features like compression and encryption.
Where is the swap file located in Debian?
“256” refers to the size in MBs (‘m’ after it). Set this for at least half the size of your RAM. “/swap” is a location of your swap file. It can be located on any partition (root or home, for example).
Do you need to delete swap partition in Ubuntu?
Even if you do decide to go for a swap file, there is no real need to delete your swap partition unless you are short on space. You can use both at the same time if you want. If you do decide to delete the swap partition, first of all boot with a Ubuntu LiveCD, and go try without installing.