On 19/04/2023 13:34, tomas@tuxteam.de wrote:
On Wed, Apr 19, 2023 at 01:15:01PM +0700, Max Nikulin wrote:Summary: Moving /tmp to tmpfs makes it useless https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2012/06/msg00311.html That is linked from https://wiki.debian.org/SSDOptimization/#Reduction_of_SSD_write_frequency_via_RAMDISKWhat I didn't like from the post is that it doesn't clearly state the downsides.
Particular user may run applications requiring more space in /tmp than is configured by default for RAM disk. Examples are image manipulation, processing scientific data. The thread contains links to earlier discussions. I admit that I have more free RAM + buffers than free space on / as well, but it is a conscious choice.
That is a link that I had. I do not have another one with a better balanced opinion. My point that the suggestion may lead beginners to trouble, so they should be warned.
Notice that debian wiki recommends tmp.mount systemd unit instead of /etc/fstab line. Unsure if provides more flexibility or other advantages.
P.S. Arbitrary time may be invested in optimization attempts. There are interesting features like swap in RAM (compressed memory pages). Some people get better performance for tasks like compiling chrome. Some can not achieve it.