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hi,
recently i have complained that my memory requirements are low and asked for a solution to free it. and the answer i got was :
sync; echo 3 > ...
- 05-04-2010 #1Just Joined!
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how to undo drop_caches
hi,
recently i have complained that my memory requirements are low and asked for a solution to free it. and the answer i got was :
sync; echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches
this did the trick but now some of my crucial applications are running way too slow now not like before . so i0m asking again for help how to undo this and make it like before
thnx
- 05-04-2010 #2Linux User
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A full cache is better than unused free memory. Wait until your programs' data get cached. And buy more RAM or change machine.
to reactivate the cacheCode:echo 0 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches
Last edited by nmset; 05-04-2010 at 11:42 AM.
0 + 1 = 1 != 2 <> 3 != 4 ...
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- 05-10-2010 #3Linux Guru
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This is a common misunderstanding of how Linux uses memory. It will use all memory available in order to speed system performance. This is done by caching frequently used data (disc reads, etc). However, it will also drop the least recently used cached data when a program or the operating system needs it to function. My advice is to not pay too much attention to system memory unless your system gets too busy swapping memory. That is a good indicator that you don't have enough for what you are doing.
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Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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