Re: 2G memory split

[Martin Bligh]

> No. It works fine (or seems to) with 2:2 mapping. I've tested with these 
> extensively
> and am shipping products on the 1U appliances with 2:2 and I have never 
> seen any problems
> with 2.6.9-2.6.13.

Thanks, that helps.

> The only unpleasant side affect with 3:1 is user apps seem to rely on 
> swap space
> a little more than I like -- perhaps this is the side affect you are 
> referring to?
>
> RH ES uses 4:4 which is ideal and superior to this hack.

Ideal in that it's universally slower, and most people don't need it? 
;-) 4:4 is a workaround for a very specialized, and rare situation.

M.
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