[P1] To Partition or...! Virtual Memory

[don hinkle]

thanks.
I've *got* the Pogue book; it sits beside the Mac that runs X 24/7.
I just dig in it when I need an answer to something.
I spose it would be a Good Thing if I just start at the beginning and
read the sucker.
But I'm behind on my Bible reading; however does one get through the
book of Numbers?
<g>
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Charles Martin wrote:
> 
> > From: don hinkle <donhinkle at att.net>
> >
> > Jack, are you saying that OS X has virtual memory turned *ON* by
> > default?
> 
> Yes. OS X has an integrated virtual memory that CANNOT be turned off.
> This is a Good Thing.
> 
> > Is there a way to see it on my computer, whether on or off?
> 
> It doesn't work like OS 9's VM scheme. The system efficiently uses the
> RAM you have, and only grabs VM if required.
> 
> You can view it (after a fashion) by invoking the Unix command "top"
> from the Terminal, or by using one of several third-party utilities.
> 
> > Has anyone tried turning it off?
> 
> You do not want to turn it off. EVER.
> 
> As far as I know, you can't anyway. Again, this is a Very Good Thing.
> 
> If you'd like to know more about VM and UNIX and Mac OS X, may I
> suggest Mac OS X: The Missing Manual by David Pogue. You'll find an
> even deeper explanation in the O'Reilly Book "Mac OS X in a Nutshell."
>