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 -- p="p=%c%s%c;main(){printf(p,34,p,34);}";main(){printf(p,34,p,34);} Oppose globalization and One World Governments like the UN. This message made from 100% recycled bits. You have found the bank of Larn. I can explain it for you, but I can't understand it for you. I speak only for myself, and I am unanimous in that!