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SubjectRe: 2.2.x kernels and low memory levels
Hi,

On Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:16:15 -0400, "Matthew J. Sullivan"
<mattsullivan@mindspring.com> said:

> I remember a couple of months ago just before 2.2.0 came out a
> discussion on the performance of 2.2.x machines with less than 16 megs
> of RAM versus 2.0.x on a similiar setup. However, what I do forget is
> the final verdict, it seemed to go back and forth for while. I am
> charged with installing Linux on about 20 or so 486dx33 with 8 megs of
> RAM, I am debating as to which kernel to use and this information
> would be very helpful. Thanks in advance. -Matt

It depends very much on the workload, but 2.2 tends to be faster for
most things. Be careful _which_ 2.2 you use, as some of the earlier
ones did have problems in certain situations.

--Stephen

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