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  1. 07-10-2008 #1
    phsieh2005
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    is there a way to increase virtual memory?

    Dear Linux experts:

    I am running a scientific program. Due to the size of the dataset, the system ran out of virtual memory. Is there a way to increase virtual memory?

    Thanks!

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    Virtual memory is the swap partition. You would need to resize it.

    Note also if you are running 32 bit OS the most any process can address (virtual + real) is 4 gig
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