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"Virtual memory" is not a synonym for swap space: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2937597 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2937597
by scott_s 7y ago
"Virtual memory" is not a synonym for swap space: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2937597 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2937597
- MiroF 7y agoIs this really such a common mistake? What is virtual about putting memory onto a hard drive
- scott_s 7y agoIn my experience, yes, I see the misconception frequently. I think it stems from Microsoft using the name "Virtual memory size" for swap space in earlier versions of Windows.
- IggleSniggle 7y agoThank you for the gentle correction. I will now also start using "thrashing" more accurately.