UNIX SWAP SIZE

[Rey Paulo]

I know it depends on a lot of factors but anyway let me ask my 
question.

Is there any rule of thumb that can be used to determine the size
of the swap partition or partitions of a particular UNIX 
installation?

Thanks.
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Rey V. Paulo                  | Internet:  rvp at csc.canberra.edu.au 
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