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Re: Which /var/ contents are disposable



On Du, 15 ian 12, 21:38:53, T o n g wrote:
> 
> That brings up an interesting topic. -- No, I didn't put /var/log on 
> tmpfs, but /tmp, /var/run & /var/lock instead, because I was worrying 
> about wasting tmpfs with big logs, since my box might be up for months. 
> 
> I think staled tmpfs file might eventually be swapped out of ram to HD to 
> clear up space. Is that so? 

As far as I understand, yes.
 
> Is it a good idea to put chunky /var/log on tmpfs?

I have no idea, and I guess only testing will tell.

Kind regards,
Andrei
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