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From:Pekka Sippola
Date:27 Jun 2001 at 09:22:16
Subject:Re: It's Damned Annoying!

Hello Gerald

>>> 300MB for a cache partition!? Do you *really* need to store all
>>> that stuff locally?
>>
>> A cache partition is a prime candidate for fragmentation, so it's
>> wise to make it substantially larger than you think you'll ever
>> need.
>>
>> 50MB per browser plus JPEGTMP: and directory for your print spooler
>> and any other program s that use temporary files takes it up to
>> around 200MB, so 300MB should reduce fragmentation.

> And here I was thinking I was being over-cautious by having a 50MB
> cache partition (10MB for each browser, plus 20MB to spare).

Except for cache I have a backup/reserve boot partition there with
almost clean setup and alternative RTG system for picky demos and
old games and general testing, if my normal boot partition has problems
with a new (usually old) program. And over 100 MB for cache fills quite
fast...

Regards



Zipper

proud owner of A500 powerhouse aŽla '91
now cooking with A4000T/233PPC

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