Messages in this thread |  | | | Date | Wed, 22 Aug 2001 23:19:45 -0600 | | From | Richard Gooch <> | | Subject | Re: [FAQ?] More ram=less performance (maximum cacheable RAM) |
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Luca Montecchiani writes: > Robert Love wrote: > > > > It also has nothing to do with Linux. Some motherboard's TAG RAM do not > > allow for caching more than xMB. > > I'm just proposing to update the FAQ to help people like me > that thinking to gain speed doubling the system ram have seen > a severe performance drop for certain task like compiling the > kernel . > > Answer : > It has nothing to do with Linux, maybe your motherboard's TAG Ram > do not allow for caching more than xMB.
It's a useful entry, but I don't think it really belongs in the linux-kernel mailing list FAQ. It belongs in some other hardware-related document. Better to search for an appropriate one, and get that updated as needed. I'm happy to add a link to it, though.
I just don't want the LKML FAQ turning into a bloated monster that tries to answer all questions. The WWW is a *web*, not a central repository, and works best if we keep it a web. Links Are Good[tm].
While I'm flattered you consider me (or at least the LKML FAQ) the fount of all knowledge, I really would feel better if others shared in the burden^Wglory.
Regards,
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