[CentOS] What is cached swap?

Fri Mar 2 21:40:59 UTC 2007
Mike McCarty <Mike.McCarty at sbcglobal.net>

John R Pierce wrote:
> Mike McCarty wrote:
> 
>> Isn't cached swap somewhat an oxymoron? Why cache virtual?
>> Am I misunderstanding this line from top?
>>
>> Swap:   524120k total,    80760k used,   443360k free,    73448k cached
>>
>> Mike
> 
> 
> 
> its not cached swap, they just put the cached on the end of the swap 
> line because it fits.

Then it should read:

Swap:   524120k total,    80760k used,   443360k free;   Cached: 73448k

> I'll say this, its not often I see swap used > cached.  that machine 
> definately could use more memory.

I have 256MB total, yes. Want to donate to the fund? Guaranteed
not tax deductible.

Mike
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