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Re: memory problem



On Thu, Jan 01, 2009 at 02:26:33PM +0100, Vincent Lefevre wrote:
> On 2008-12-31 16:48:59 +0100, Javier Barroso wrote:
> > Read http://support.mozilla.com/es/kb/High+memory+usage for memory
> > tips in firefox/iceweasel.
> 
 
> Also I'm seeing this problem:
> 
>   Firefox's memory usage may increase if it's left open for long
>   periods of time. A workaround for this is to periodically restart
>   Firefox.

Isn't this close to the definition of a memory leak?  Of course, "long
periods of time" depends on how much spare memory you have floating
around.  On 64 MB, "long periods" is about 3 minutes.

Doug.


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